Pepstatin is a potent inhibitor of aspartyl proteases. It is a hexa-peptide containing the unusual amino acid statine (Sta, (3S,4S)-4-amino-3-hydroxy-6-methylheptanoic acid), having the sequence Isovaleryl-Val-Val-Sta-Ala-Sta (Iva-Val-Val-Sta-Ala-Sta). It was originally isolated from cultures of various species of Actinomyces due to its ability to...
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An inhibitor peptide from actinomycetes that inhibits pepsin and cathepsin D. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Peptide from Streptomyces spp. that inhibits pepsin and other aspartic proteases, for example cathepsin D and renin.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: pep-sta′tin Definitions: 1. An inhibitor peptide from actinomycetes that inhibits pepsin and cathepsin D.
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