Peptide Database — Approved and Investigational Agents
Peptide Database
Section titled “Peptide Database”This is a comprehensive database of peptides used in research, therapeutics, and biology. The database contains 795+ entries across 23 categories covering every major organism kingdom.
Database Categories
Section titled “Database Categories”Therapeutic Peptides (93 entries)
Section titled “Therapeutic Peptides (93 entries)”Approved drugs and clinical candidates including:
- Diabetes: Insulin, GLP-1 agonists (semaglutide, liraglutide, tirzepatide)
- Cancer: GnRH agonists/antagonists (leuprolide, degarelix, relugolix)
- Infectious Disease: Antibiotics (vancomycin, daptomycin, colistin)
- Cardiovascular: ACE inhibitors, neprilysin inhibitors, anticoagulants
- Bone/Joint: PTH analogs, calcitonin
- Neurology: Ziconotide, botulinum toxin
Venom Peptides (50 entries)
Section titled “Venom Peptides (50 entries)”Toxins from venomous organisms with therapeutic potential:
- Snake venoms: α-bungarotoxin, dendrotoxin, sarafotoxin, crotamine
- Cone snail venoms: ω-conotoxin MVIIA (ziconotide), μ-conotoxin, α-conotoxin
- Scorpion venoms: Chlorotoxin, charybdotoxin, iberiotoxin, margatoxin
- Spider venoms: ω-agatoxin, huwentoxin, ProTx-II
- Bee/wasp venoms: Melittin, apamin, mastoparan
Marine Peptides (35 entries)
Section titled “Marine Peptides (35 entries)”Bioactive peptides from marine organisms:
- Toxins: Tetrodotoxin, saxitoxin, palytoxin, ciguatoxin
- Anti-cancer: Trabectedin, eribulin, dolastatin 10, kahalalide F
- Drugs: Ziconotide, χ-conotoxin MrIA
Plant Peptides (40 entries)
Section titled “Plant Peptides (40 entries)”Peptides from plant sources:
- Defense: Thionins, defensins, snakins, heveins
- Cyclic: Cyclotides (kalata B1, MCoTI, cycloviolacin)
- Toxic: Abrin, ricin, modeccin, viscumin
- Bioactive: Lunasin, Bowman-Birk inhibitor
Synthetic Peptides (40 entries)
Section titled “Synthetic Peptides (40 entries)”Engineered and synthetic peptides:
- Stapled: ALRN-6924, ATSP-7041 (MDM2/MDMX inhibitors)
- Cyclic: Cilengitide, linaclotide, plecanatide
- Drug Conjugates: Brentuximab vedotin, trastuzumab emtansine
- Vaccines: NeuVax, suruvatide, GRANITE
Fungal Peptides (35 entries)
Section titled “Fungal Peptides (35 entries)”Peptides from fungi:
- Antibiotics: Penicillin, cephalosporin, echinocandins
- Cyclopeptides: Amanitin, phalloidin, cordycepin
- Lipopeptides: Nystatin, amphotericin B, natamycin
Bacterial Peptides (35 entries)
Section titled “Bacterial Peptides (35 entries)”Peptides from bacteria:
- Bacteriocins: Nisin, pediocin, leucocin, enterocin
- Polymyxins: Polymyxin B, colistin
- Glycopeptides: Vancomycin, teicoplanin, oritavancin
- Lipopeptides: Daptomycin, surfactin
Insect Peptides (40 entries)
Section titled “Insect Peptides (40 entries)”Peptides from insects:
- Defensins: Insect defensins A/B, sapecin, royalisin
- Cecropins: Cecropin A/B/D/P1
- Hormones: PTTH, allatostatin, adipokinetic hormone
- Venom: Melittin, apamin, mastoparan
Amphibian Peptides (35 entries)
Section titled “Amphibian Peptides (35 entries)”Peptides from amphibians:
- Antimicrobial: Magainin, brevinin, temporin, esculentin
- Opioid: Dermorphin, deltorphin A/B/C/D
- Neuropeptides: Bombesin, TRH, caerulein
Reptile Peptides (40 entries)
Section titled “Reptile Peptides (40 entries)”Peptides from reptiles:
- Snake venom: α-bungarotoxin, dendrotoxin, sarafotoxin
- Lizard: Exendin-4 (GLP-1R agonist), helodermin
- Crocodilian: Crocodilin, defensins
Mammalian Peptides (40 entries)
Section titled “Mammalian Peptides (40 entries)”Peptides from mammals:
- Bovine: Bactenecin, indolicidin, BMAP-28, lactoferricin B
- Porcine: Protegrins, PR-39
- Ovine: SMAP-29, OaBac5
Bird Peptides (35 entries)
Section titled “Bird Peptides (35 entries)”Peptides from birds:
- Defensins: Avian beta-defensins 1-5, gallinacins
- Cathelicidins: Chicken, turkey, duck cathelicidins
Fish Peptides (35 entries)
Section titled “Fish Peptides (35 entries)”Peptides from fish:
- Antimicrobial: Piscidins, hepcidin, moronecidin, pleurocidin
- Hormones: Salmon calcitonin, insulin, GH
- Venom: Stonustoxin, trachynilin
Worm Peptides (40 entries)
Section titled “Worm Peptides (40 entries)”Peptides from worms:
- Nematode: FMRFamide peptides, insulin-like peptides (C. elegans)
- Earthworm: Lumbricin, lumbrokinase
- Leech: Hirudin (thrombin inhibitor)
Yeast Peptides (35 entries)
Section titled “Yeast Peptides (35 entries)”Peptides from yeast:
- Mating: a-factor, α-factor (S. cerevisiae)
- Killer toxins: K1, K2, K28
Protist Peptides (35 entries)
Section titled “Protist Peptides (35 entries)”Peptides from protists:
- Algae: Microcystins, nodularins, anatoxins
- Protozoan: Plasmodium, Trypanosoma peptides
Other Categories
Section titled “Other Categories”- Neuropeptides (30): Endorphins, enkephalins, substance P, CGRP, NPY
- Antimicrobial (25): LL-37, defensins, magainin, colistin
- Toxins (25): α-bungarotoxin, conotoxins, chlorotoxin
- Food-derived (17): VPP, IPP, carnosine, glutathione
- Cosmetic (15): Matrixyl, argireline, GHK-Cu, Syn-Ake
- Biomarkers (20): BNP, troponin, amyloid-beta, PSA
Quick Reference
Section titled “Quick Reference”| Category | Count | Key Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Therapeutic | 93 | Semaglutide, insulin, oxytocin, leuprolide |
| Venom | 50 | α-bungarotoxin, ω-conotoxin, chlorotoxin |
| Marine | 35 | Tetrodotoxin, trabectedin, eribulin |
| Plant | 40 | Cyclotides, ricin, lunasin |
| Synthetic | 40 | ALRN-6924, cilengitide, brentuximab vedotin |
| Fungal | 35 | Penicillin, amphotericin B, cyclosporin |
| Bacterial | 35 | Nisin, vancomycin, daptomycin |
| Insect | 40 | Cecropins, melittin, apamin |
| Amphibian | 35 | Magainin, dermorphin, bombesin |
| Reptile | 40 | Exendin-4, helodermin, dendrotoxin |
| Mammalian | 40 | Bactenecin, protegrins, SMAP-29 |
| Bird | 35 | Avian defensins, gallinacins |
| Fish | 35 | Piscidins, salmon calcitonin |
| Worm | 40 | Hirudin, lumbricin, FMRFamide |
| Yeast | 35 | a-factor, α-factor, killer toxins |
| Protist | 35 | Microcystins, saxitoxin |
| Other | 137 | Neuropeptides, antimicrobial, toxins, food, cosmetic, biomarkers |
| Total | 795 |
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