eledoisin

Eledoisin: Mollusk Undecapeptide with Vasodilator Power

Eledoisin, an undecapeptide from mollusk salivary glands, acts as a potent vasodilator and smooth muscle contractor. Isolated in 1975 from Eledone species, it belongs to the tachykinin family and binds to NK-1, NK-2, and NK-3 receptors. Research highlights its potential in treating dry eyes and links to Alzheimer's progression through sequence similarity to beta-amyloid fragments.