Peptides

Adjuvant Peptide is a glycol ether that has been shown to have biological properties. It is used in the production of Immunoassays and other biochemicals. Adjuvant Peptide is an experimental model for immunity, as it stimulates cellular responses and alters the immune system's response to antigens. It shows potential for use in treating bowel diseases, such as ulcerative colitis, because of its ability to stimulate macrophage activity and induce cytokine production.

The manual reaction vessel is a laboratory tool for chemical reactions. It is a sealed, sterile glass vessel that can be opened and closed to allow the introduction of chemicals. The manual reaction vessel has an opening at one end for adding reagents, and a stopcock at the other end for controlling the flow of reactants. The manual reaction vessel is used in research to study protein interactions and receptor ligand interactions. It is also used in pharmacology to study drug binding and as a cell biology research tool. This product is made from high purity borosilicate glass, which ensures it will not break down due to chemical exposure or thermal shock. It has no seams or welds that could release contaminants into the environment.

m-dPEG®8-Propionaldehyde is a PEG compound with two different functional groups (also known as heterobifunctional). Unlike homobifunctional PEG compounds (same functional group on both ends), this type of compounds are more versatile as have two different anchor points. m-dPEG®8-Propionaldehyde is used as a linker and spacer to add a PEG moiety, via pegylation (a bioconjugation technique) to proteins, peptides, oligonucleotides, small molecules and nanoparticles.

Fmoc-MeDbz is an antimicrobial peptide that has been synthesized using solid-phase synthesis. The peptide is composed of the unusual amino acids Fmoc-Me and Dbz. It is a cyclic peptide with an amide bond at its C-terminus. Fmoc-MeDbz has a neutral ph value and can be activated using chemical ligation and modifications to improve its stability. Synthetic analogs of this peptide have also been developed to improve its antibacterial activity against various bacterial strains such as methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

Cyclo(Ala-Pro) is a cyclic peptide that has been shown to inhibit the growth of endophytic fungi. It also has hydroxyl group and a regulatory function, which may be due to its ability to bind to DNA or RNA. Cyclo(Ala-Pro) can be used as a food additive for animal health purposes.

Pyr-Ala is a peptide that has been shown to be effective in treating inflammatory diseases. It specifically targets the group P2 sequences of the inflammatory cytokine IL-1β. Pyr-Ala also inhibits IL-6 and TNF-α activity by binding to the amide bond of these molecules, inhibiting their catalysis and preventing their formation. Pyr-Ala has also shown efficacy in autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, by inhibiting the production of proinflammatory cytokines including IL-1β and TNF-α. This drug binds to the bacterial enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of L -alanine into pyruvic acid, preventing its function and inhibiting bacterial growth.

Amino-dPEG®24-OH is a PEG polymer categorised as monofunctional (OH-PEG-X). Used as a linker, Amino-dPEG®24-OH is used to attached PEG to proteins, peptides, oligonucleotides, nanoparticles and small molecules via pegylation, a bioconjugation technique.

Suc-Ala-Ala-Pro-Phe-AMC is a peptide that is an activator of the acetylcholine receptor. Suc-Ala-Ala-Pro-Phe-AMC has been shown to inhibit the binding of the ligand to the receptor and also prevent activation of ion channels. It has been used as a research tool for studying protein interactions, as well as, antibody production and cell biology. This peptide can also be used as a pharmacological agent, which may be useful in treating diseases such as Alzheimer's disease.

m-dPEG®23-OH is a PEG polymer categorised as monofunctional (OH-PEG-X). Used as a linker, m-dPEG®23-OH is used to attached PEG to proteins, peptides, oligonucleotides, nanoparticles and small molecules via pegylation, a bioconjugation technique.

Galanin is a peptide that belongs to the family of neuropeptides and is found in the endocrine system, the central and peripheral nervous systems. It has been shown to inhibit the release of acetylcholine in the central nervous system and interestingly in Alzheimer’s disease patients, hyperinervation of galanin fibres has been found. Galanin is also known to have a variety of physiological effects including inhibition of insulin release, stimulation of prolactin and growth hormone secretion and it also plays a role in feeding, mood, cognition, neuroendocrine regulation and affects gastrointestinal motility. Galanin asserts its effects through associated with G-protein coupled receptors. This product is available as a 0.5mg vial.

As a member of the tachykinin neuropeptide family, Neurokinin B is involved in the dilation of blood vessels, the contraction of smooth muscles and the excitation of neurons. This product can be applied as a NK3 receptors selective agonist and is available as a 0.5mg vial.

ANP (Human, 5-27) is a native peptide amino acid sequence that is found in the human body. It is also known as Atrial Natriuretic Peptide and is a ligand for the ANP receptor. ANP (Human, 5-27) has been shown to activate the receptor by binding with it and thus stimulate the production of cyclic guanosine monophosphate. This substance has been used as a research tool for pharmacology and cell biology studies because of its potential to inhibit or stimulate protein synthesis, depending on its concentration. It has also been used to produce antibodies against it.

Serum thymic factor (STF) is a peptide that is secreted by the thymus gland. STF has been shown to inhibit the binding of lysosomal enzymes to their receptors in the presence of proteinase inhibitors. STF also activates complement C3 and C4, leading to the production of anaphylatoxins. This peptide has been used as a research tool for studying protein interactions and receptor-ligand interactions. Additionally, STF has been shown to be a ligand that binds to a receptor on human erythrocytes.

Z-Val-Val-Arg-AMC is a synthetic peptide that activates the glycine receptor. It has been shown to inhibit ion channel function in a rat model of epilepsy, and also to block the binding of an antibody against the glycine receptor. The peptide was synthesized by coupling L-valine, L-valylglycine, and L-arginine with methyl 2-(4'-methylaminophenyl) acetate. Z-Val-Val-Arg-AMC is a high purity product that has been shown to be useful in cell biology research as a tool for studying ligand/receptor interactions.

PACAP is a peptide that belongs to the class of activators. It is used as a research tool for its ability to activate ion channels in mammalian cells. PACAP interacts with receptors and can be found in both the central nervous system and peripheral tissues. The receptor for PACAP, known as the PAC1 receptor, is coupled to G-proteins and regulates adenylate cyclase activity. PACAP has been shown to inhibit cell proliferation and promote apoptosis in various types of cancer cells.
PACAP also stimulates the release of oxytocin from neurohypophysis cells, which may lead to its use as a treatment for autism spectrum disorders or depression.

Nociceptin is a peptide that binds to the NOP receptor and activates it, which inhibits neuronal activity. It has been shown to inhibit protein interactions by acting as an inhibitor of the enzyme proteasome. Nociceptin activates the Ligand-gated ion channels, which are involved in pain perception. Nociceptin also has been used as a research tool for investigating protein interactions and antibody production.

Amino-dPEG®4 Acid is a PEG compound with two different functional groups (also known as heterobifunctional). Unlike homobifunctional PEG compounds (same functional group on both ends), this type of compounds are more versatile as have two different anchor points. Amino-dPEG®4 Acid is used as a linker and spacer to add a PEG moiety, via pegylation (a bioconjugation technique) to proteins, peptides, oligonucleotides, small molecules and nanoparticles.

Z-Leu-Leu-Nva-H (aldehyde) is a peptide that has been used as an activator and an inhibitor of ion channels. It binds to the receptor site on the ion channel, which changes the flow of ions through the channel. This peptide has been shown to inhibit ligand binding and protein interactions. Z-Leu-Leu-Nva-H (aldehyde) is a high purity product that is available in bulk amounts.

1-Deoxyfructosyl-Val is a research tool used to study the roles of ligands and receptors. 1-Deoxyfructosyl-Val binds to active sites on ion channels and blocks the flow of ions through these channels. This can be an important factor in the regulation of muscle contraction, nerve transmission, and other processes in living cells. 1-Deoxyfructosyl-Val is an inhibitor that is used to study protein interactions. It has been shown that 1-deoxyfructosyl-val can inhibit the binding of antibodies to peptides, which are small proteins.

Osteocalcin (OC) is a bone-specific protein that plays important roles in bone metabolism. It is involved in the regulation of bone mineralization and turnover, as well as the formation of new bone matrix. The OC protein is a member of the family of bone regulatory proteins, which includes osteopontin and sclerostin. It interacts with many other proteins such as ion channels, receptors, and ligands. This antibody has been used to identify OC protein interactions with these proteins. It can be used for research purposes in pharmacology or cell biology applications.

SPDP-dPEG®36-Acid is a PEG compound with two different functional groups (also known as heterobifunctional). Unlike homobifunctional PEG compounds (same functional group on both ends), this type of compounds are more versatile as have two different anchor points. SPDP-dPEG®36-Acid is used as a linker and spacer to add a PEG moiety, via pegylation (a bioconjugation technique) to proteins, peptides, oligonucleotides, small molecules and nanoparticles.

This product is a Substance P antagonist. Substance P is a neuropeptide that acts as a neurotransmitter and neuromodulator. It is best known for its role in nociception or pain perception. Substance P is also involved in other biological processes such as the regulation of gastrointestinal motility and the inflammatory response. As a tachykinin neuropeptide, substance P acts through binding to its specific neurokinin 1 receptor (NK-1R). NK-1R is present in neurons and on glial cell types. Substance P is also involved in: increased inflammation in the lungs, gastrointestinal tract and the skin and neuroinflammation. Interestingly the levels of Substance P are raised in inflammatory bowel diseases and through its involvement in cytokine release, it contributes to asthma pathology. These diverse selection of functions makes substance P a target for therapeutic research.

The HSP90 rabbit polyclonal antibody is a research tool that can be used to study the activation of HSP90. This antibody is raised against peptides from the human Hsp90 and has been shown to inhibit the activity of HSP90. The high purity level ensures that this antibody will not cause any background noise during experiments. This product is for use in life science and cell biology applications, as well as for pharmacology and receptor studies.

Amino-dPEG®12-Tris (m-dPEG®24)3 is a PEG compound with two different functional groups (also known as heterobifunctional). Unlike homobifunctional PEG compounds (same functional group on both ends), this type of compounds are more versatile as have two different anchor points. Amino-dPEG®12-Tris (m-dPEG®24)3 is used as a linker and spacer to add a PEG moiety, via pegylation (a bioconjugation technique) to proteins, peptides, oligonucleotides, small molecules and nanoparticles.