Plant Peptides intermediate
Viscumin: Oligopeptide Research Reference
Viscumin, a bioactive peptide compound with documented applications in biomedical research, pharmacological studies, and therapeutic development
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
plant-peptides peptide oligopeptide
Overview
Viscumin is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications. It is derived from Viscum album (European Mistletoe).
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Viscumin |
| Sequence | Heterodimeric protein (A-chain: 250 aa, B-chain: 264 aa) |
| Length | ~514 amino acids |
| Molecular Weight | ~60,000 Da |
| Source | Viscum album (European Mistletoe) |
| Category | Plant Toxic Peptides |
Mechanism of Action
A-chain catalyzes depurination of 28S rRNA; B-chain binds galactose/galactosamine
Bioactivity
Ribosome inhibitor, immunomodulatory
Therapeutic Potential
Mistletoe extract therapy, immunomodulation, complementary cancer treatment
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
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