MCD peptide - meaning and definition. What is MCD peptide
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What (who) is MCD peptide - definition


MCD peptide         
Mast cell degranulating (MCD) peptide is a cationic 22-amino acid residue peptide, which is a component of the venom of the bumblebee (Megabombus pennsylvanicus). At low concentrations, MCD peptide can stimulate mast cell degranulation.
Nonribosomal peptide         
CLASS OF PEPTIDE SECONDARY METABOLITES, USUALLY PRODUCED BY MICROORGANISMS LIKE BACTERIA AND FUNGI
Nonribosomal peptide synthetases; Nonribosomal peptide synthetase; Nonribsomal peptide synthetase; Nonribsomal peptide synthetases; Non-ribosomal peptide synthesis; Non-ribosomal peptide; Non-ribosomal peptides; Nonribosomal peptide synthase
Nonribosomal peptides (NRP) are a class of peptide secondary metabolites, usually produced by microorganisms like bacteria and fungi. Nonribosomal peptides are also found in higher organisms, such as nudibranchs, but are thought to be made by bacteria inside these organisms.
Peptide hormone         
HORMONE THAT IS ALSO A PEPTIDE
Protein hormone; Peptide hormones; Receptors, peptide; Polypeptide hormone
Peptide hormones or protein hormones are hormones whose molecules are peptide, or proteins, respectively. The latter have longer amino acid chain lengths than the former.