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Statistics of All Hemolytic Peptides

Chemical Modifications of Amino acids

This database also include peptide sequences having chemical modifications.

N-Terminal Modifications (Excluding Amidation & Acetylation)

N-Terminal Modification Description
Formylation (-CHO)Mimics bacterial peptides, can trigger immune responses.
Dansylation (-SO₂NHR)Fluorescent labeling for peptide tracking.
H₃N (Protonated Amine, -NH₃⁺)Charged form of the N-terminal amine, affects solubility.
Acetic Acid (-COOH)Uncommon N-terminal modification, affects charge properties.
PEG750Increases solubility and circulation time.
LipidatedImproves membrane interaction and bioavailability.
Benzoylation (-C₆H₅CO)Increases hydrophobicity and stability.
Palmitoylation (-C16H31CO)Enhances lipophilicity and membrane localization.
Tosylation (-SO₂C₆H₄CH₃)Protecting group for amines during synthesis.
2-(6-Methoxy-2-Naphthyl)propionic AcidEnhances stability or binding interactions.
pHCA (Hydroxy Cinnamic Acid)Phenolic modification affecting antioxidant properties.
Succinylation (-COCH₂CH₂COOH)Increases solubility by introducing a negative charge.
Lac = p-Amidophenyl-β-D-LactopyranosideSugar-based modification influencing solubility.
Lau (Lauroyl, C12H25CO)Hydrophobic modification affecting membrane interactions.
NaphthalimideAromatic modification affecting stability and fluorescence.
Palmitate (Pal, C16H31COO⁻)Similar to palmitoylation, used for lipid anchoring.
SpermineAc (-H₂N(CH₂)₃NH(CH₂)₄NH(CH₂)₃NHCH₂CO-)Polyamine modification affecting charge and interactions.
β-Hydroxyoctanoyl-Δ-ButHydroxylated fatty acid modification altering hydrophobicity.

C-Terminal Modifications (Excluding Amidation & Acetylation)

C-Terminal Modification Description
Dansylation (-SO₂NHR)Fluorescent labeling for peptide tracking.
OtBu (tert-Butyl ester)Protecting group for acids, used in peptide synthesis.
Xaa - β-Amino Fatty Acid VariantModifies hydrophobicity and interactions.
Cbz (Benzyloxycarbonyl)Protecting group for amino acids during synthesis.
Methoxy (-OCH₃, Ome)Alters polarity and stability.
Myristoylated (-C14H27CO)Enhances membrane localization and stability.
CM = CysteAmidationStabilizes thiol groups in cysteine residues.
Lauric Acid (C12H25CO)Adds hydrophobicity, affecting membrane interactions.
Stearoyl (-C18H35CO)Long-chain fatty acid for stability and membrane affinity.
Valinol (-CH(NH₂)-CH(CH₃)₂-OH)A valine-derived modification influencing structure.
Leucinol (Lol, -CH(NH₂)-CH₂OH)A leucine-derived alcohol altering peptide conformation.
dPEG02Enhances solubility and reduces aggregation.
Lac = p-Amidophenyl-β-D-LactopyranosideSugar-based modification influencing solubility.
OMe (-OCH₃)Alters polarity and stability.
Phenol (-C₆H₅OH)Modifies reactivity and interactions.
OH (Hydroxyl group)Unmodified hydroxyl group at the C-terminus.

Statistics of Natural Hemolytic Peptides