t-peptide

Highly neurotoxic cell-permeable analog of PHF6. Induces aggregation of Tau peptides.

Peptide T acetate is an octapeptide from the V2 region of HIV-1 gp120. Peptide T is a synthetic octapeptide whose possible mechanism of action is the competitive inhibition of gp120 to the CD4 receptor as well as binding to vasointestinal peptide receptors and inhibiting cytokine action

This peptide, a nuclear localization signal DNA tagged to this peptide efficiently translocates into the cell nucleus.

SV40 T-Ag-derived NLS peptide acetate (SV40 T-Ag-derived NLS peptide acetate) is a nuclear localization signal peptide. The DNA labeled with this peptide can be effectively transferred to the nucleus.

Peptide T, an octapeptide from the V2 region of HIV-1 gp120, is a synthetic octapeptide that potentially acts through competitive inhibition of gp120 binding to the CD4 receptor, as well as binding to vasointestinal peptide receptors and inhibiting cytokine action.

Peptide T (TFA), an octapeptide derived from the V2 region of HIV-1 gp120, functions as a ligand for the CD4 receptor, thereby effectively inhibiting HIV binding to the CD4 receptor.

Peptide T amide is an octapeptide segment of HIV envelope gp120 and is used in AIDS therapy.

Tat-peptide 190-208 TFA is a Tat-labeled, cell-permeable fusion peptide derived from residues 190-208 of rat G3BP1. The HIV-derived Tat sequence at the peptide's least conserved region confers cellular permeability. This compound promotes axon growth and enhances neurite formation per neuron, suggesting an axon intrinsic mechanism of action. Additionally, it has potential applications in providing ischemic protection during endovascular repair of intracranial aneurysms [1].

Tat-peptide 168-189, a cell-permeable, Tat-labeled fusion peptide derived from residues 168-189 of rat G3BP1, features the HIV Tat sequence at its least conserved terminus to enhance cellular uptake. It serves as the negative control for Tat-peptide 168-189 TFA, which promotes axon growth and neurite proliferation [1].

Iα52 acetate is a naturally processed peptide encompassed the residues 52-68 of the murine I-Eα chain and may contribute to selection of immature T cells.

NLS PKKKRKV acetate is a peptide derived from the 40 tumor antigen of the great ape virus (SV40 big T antigen), which is a method to enhance the nuclear portal in the research field of gene transfer.

Influenza HA 126-138 acetate is a influenza virus hemagglutinin (HA) peptide acetate comprising amino acids 126-138. Influenza HA 126-138 acetate induces thymic and peripheral T-cell apoptosis.

Myelin Basic Protein (87-99) Acetate (Myelin Basic Protein (87-99) Acetate (118506-26-6 Free base)) is an encephalitogenic peptide that induces basic protein-specific T cell proliferation. Myelin Basic Protein (87-99) Acetate causes a Th1 polarization in peripheral blood mononuclear cells, which is implicated in multiple sclerosis (MS).

β-Defensin-2 is a peptide with antimicrobial properties that protects the skin and mucosal membranes of the respiratory, genitourinary, and gastrointestinal tracts.1It inhibits the growth of periodontopathogenic and cariogenic bacteria, includingP. gingivalisandS. salivarius.2β-Defensin-2 (30 μg/ml) stimulates gene expression and production of IL-6, IL-10, CXCL10, CCL2, MIP-3α, and RANTES by keratinocytes.3It also stimulates calcium mobilization, migration, and proliferation of keratinocytes when used at concentrations of 30, 10, and 40 μg/ml, respectively. β-Defensin-2 induces IL-31 production by human peripheral blood-derived mast cellsin vitrowhen used at a concentration of 10 μg/ml and by rat mast cellsin vivofollowing a 500 ng intradermal dose.4Expression of β-defensin-2 is increased in psoriatic skin and chronic wounds.5,6 1.Lehrer, R.I.Primate defensinsNat. Rev. Microbiol.2(9)727-738(2004) 2.Ouhara, K., Komatsuzawa, H., Yamada, S., et al.Susceptibilities of periodontopathogenic and cariogenic bacteria to antibacterial peptides, β-defensins and LL37, produced by human epithelial cellsJ. Antimicrob. Chemother.55(6)888-896(2005) 3.Niyonsaba, F., Ushio, H., Nakano, N., et al.Antimicrobial peptides human β-defensins stimulate epidermal keratinocyte migration, proliferation and production of proinflammatory cytokines and chemokinesJ. Invest. Dermatol.127(3)594-604(2007) 4.Niyonsaba, F., Ushio, H., Hara, M., et al.Antimicrobial peptides human β-defensins and cathelicidin LL-37 induce the secretion of a pruritogenic cytokine IL-31 by human mast cellsJ. Immunol.184(7)3526-3534(2010) 5.Huh, W.-K., Oono, T., Shirafuji, Y., et al.Dynamic alteration of human β-defensin 2 localization from cytoplasm to intercellular space in psoriatic skinJ. Mol. Med. (Berl.)80(10)678-684(2002) 6.Butmarc, J., Yufit, T., Carson, P., et al.Human β-defensin-2 expression is increased in chronic woundsWound Repair Regen.12(4)439-443(2004)

PAR2 (1-6) amide is a synthetic peptide agonist of proteinase-activated receptor 2 (PAR2) that corresponds to residues 1-6 of the amino terminal tethered ligand sequence of human PAR2 and residues 37-42 of the full-length sequence.1It binds to NCTC 2544 cells expressing human PAR2 (Ki= 9.64 μM in a radioligand binding assay) and induces calcium mobilization in the same cells (EC50= 0.075 μM).2PAR2 (1-6) amide (100 μM) reduces colony formation of A549 lung cancer cells.1It induces superoxide production and degranulation in isolated human eosinophils when used at a concentration of 500 μM.3PAR2 (1-6) amide (5 μmol/kg) induces tear secretion in rats when used in combination with amastatin .4 1.Bohm, S.K., Kong, W., Bromme, D., et al.Molecular cloning, expression and potential functions of the human proteinase-activated receptor-2Biochem. J.314(Pt 3)1009-1016(1996) 2.Kanke, T., Ishiwata, H., Kabeya, M., et al.Binding of a highly potent protease-activated receptor-2 (PAR2) activating peptide, [3H]2-furoyl-LIGRL-NH2, to human PAR2Br. J. Pharmacol.145(2)255-263(2005) 3.Miike, S., McWilliam, A.S., and Kita, H.Trypsin induces activation and inflammatory mediator release from human eosinophils through protease-activated receptor-2J. Immunol.167(11)6615-6622(2001) 4.Nishikawa, H., Kawai, K., Tanaka, M., et al.Protease-activated receptor-2 (PAR-2)-related peptides induce tear secretion in rats: Involvement of PAR-2 and non-PAR-2 mechanismsJ. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther.312(2)324-331(2005)

CDK7 9 tide is a peptide substrate for CDK7 or CDK9[1].

H-Leu-Leu-OMe HBr (L-Leucyl-L-Leucine methyl ester HBr) is a dipeptide condensation product of L-Leucine methyl ester, a peptide that is toxic to natural killer T-cells and possesses immunosuppressive activity that abrogates all natural killer (NK) cell functions in mixed lymphocyte populations.

BMSpep-57 hydrochloride, a potent macrocyclic peptide, competitively inhibits PD-1/PD-L1 interaction, exhibiting an IC50 value of 7.68 nM. It binds to PD-L1 with dissociation constants (Kds) of 19 nM and 19.88 nM as determined by MST and SPR assays, respectively. This compound enhances T cell functionality by promoting IL-2 production in PBMCs[1].

Amyloid-β (25-35) (Aβ (25-35)) is an 11-residue fragment of the Aβ protein that retains the physical and biological characteristics of the full length peptide. It forms fibrils that react to thioflavin T and Congo red and are organized in a cross-β arrangement of β-strands similar to Aβ (1-40) and Aβ (1-42) fibrils. Aggregated Aβ (25-35) decreases the viability of rat adrenal PC12 cells. It also decreases the viability of primary rat cortical neurons at concentrations ranging from 1 nM to 30 μM. In vivo, intracerebral injection of Aβ (25-35) (20 nmol) in rats induces lesions of neuronal and tissue loss. Aggregated Aβ (25-35) administered intracerebroventricularly to rats induces learning and memory impairments in the Y-maze, novel object recognition, and contextual fear conditioning tests.

Siamycin I is a tricyclic peptide originally isolated from Streptomyces and has antiviral and antibacterial activities. It is active against laboratory strains and clinical isolates of HIV-1 (ED50s = 0.05-0.45 and 0.89-5.7 μM, respectively), as well as the CBL-20 strain of HIV-2 (ED50 = 0.45 μM), in vitro. Siamycin I inhibits HIV-induced fusion of C8166 T cells with HIV-1-infected CEM-SS cells with an ED50 value of 0.08 μM. It is also active against B. subtilis, M. luteus, and S. aureus (MICs = 1.6-6.3 μg/ml). Siamycin I inhibits autophosphorylation of the E. faecalis quorum sensing kinase FsrC induced by gelatinase biosynthesis-activating pheromone (GBAP).

Feglymycin is a 13-amino acid peptide originally isolated from Streptomyces that has antibacterial and antiviral activities. It is active against Gram-positive bacteria (MICs = 32-64 μg/ml) and inhibits HIV viral replication in H9 cells (IC50 = ~5 μM). Feglymycin is also active against clinical isolates of HIV-1 from clades A-D, A/E, and G (EC50s = 0.5-6.7 μM). It interacts with gp120 and inhibits HIV-1 NL4.3 binding to human soluble CD4 (EC50 = 4.4 μM) and to CD4+ SupT1 T cells by 74.5% when used at a concentration of 10.5 μM. Feglymycin inhibits the E. coli peptidoglycan biosynthesis enzymes MurA and MurC (Kis = 3.4 and 0.3 μM, respectively) in a noncompetitive manner.

Influenza Matrix Protein (61-72) is a peptide derived from the matrix protein of influenza viruses, encompassing amino acids 61-72, and has the ability to elicit a CD4+ T-cell response.

MAGE-3 (271-279) is a peptide consisting of 271-279 amino acid residues derived from melanoma antigens encoded by the MAGE-3 gene. It is specifically recognized by cytolytic T lymphocytes (CTLs) and binds to the human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-A2 molecule. MAGE-3 is highly expressed in various human tumor types, such as malignant melanoma, but not in normal tissues, except for the testis and placenta.

BMSpep-57, a potent macrocyclic peptide inhibitor, competitively disrupts the PD-1 PD-L1 interaction, demonstrating a significant inhibitory concentration (IC50) of 7.68 nM. It exhibits binding affinity towards PD-L1 with dissociation constants (Kd) of 19 nM and 19.88 nM in MicroScale Thermophoresis (MST) and Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) assays, respectively. This compound enhances T cell functionality by promoting Interleukin-2 (IL-2) production within Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (PBMCs).