Peptides

MiniAP-4 peptide is a short nontoxic derivative of apamin (a neurotoxin from bee venom) used as a blood-brain barrier (BBB) shuttle peptide.

Amino-dPEG®4-t-Butyl Ester 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-t-Butyl Ester 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.

Poly-L-Lysine Hydrochloride is a synthetic polymer that has been shown to inhibit the growth of cancer cells. It has also been shown to be effective in preventing neuronal cell death, as well as toxicity caused by exposure to high levels of water vapor. Poly-L-Lysine Hydrochloride can be used as an anticancer agent and has a synergistic effect with other drugs. This polymer is thought to work by blocking the synthesis of DNA, RNA, and proteins, which are vital for the cell's survival.

TFP-dPEG®12-Biotinidase Resistant Biotin 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. TFP-dPEG®12-Biotinidase Resistant Biotin 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.

Aminooxy-dPEG®12-amido-dPEG®12-(m-dPEG®11)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. Aminooxy-dPEG®12-amido-dPEG®12-(m-dPEG®11)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.

Bis-dPEG®17-NHS Ester is a PEG polymer categorised as homobifunctional PEG (X-PEG X). Used as a linker, bis-dPEG®17-NHS Ester is used to attached PEG to proteins, peptides, oligonucleotides, nanoparticles and small molecules via pegylation, a bioconjugation technique.

Melanin-concentrating hormone (MCH) is a neuropeptide that is used to study the regulation of food intake and body weight. MCH binds to its receptor, the melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R), which is coupled to an ion channel. This binding causes the release of potassium ions from cells, leading to depolarization and increased neuronal excitability. It has been shown that MCH can be used as a research tool for studying ion channels, ligand-receptor interactions, and cell biology.

Secretin (human) is a peptide hormone that is produced in the duodenum and is involved in the regulation of pancreatic bicarbonate, gastric acid and osmoregulation. Secretin binds to secretin receptors which are G-protein coupled receptors and are expressed in pancreatic centroacinar cells. Secretin binds to these receptors and activates adenylate cyclase which converts ATP into cAMP which results in the secretion of bicarbonate from the pancreas. Secretin plays a role in osmoregulation through its effects on the kidney, pituitary gland and the hypothalamus. This product is available as a 0.5mg vial.

Somatostatin is a peptide hormone that has been found to inhibit pituitary growth hormone release as well as endocrine, pancreatic and GI secretions. It is widely expressed throughout the body for example in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, hypothalamus, pancreas and the central nervous system. In the central nervous system somatostatin plays a role in neurotransmission modification and it has also demonstrated to be effective against a number of cancers such as squamous carcinoma. This product contains disulfide bonds between Cys3-Cys14 and is available as a 0.5mg vial.

Angiotensin IV (Human) is a peptide hormone and peptidase inhibitor that belongs to the family of angiotensins. It is produced by the renin-angiotensin system and inhibits the action of angiotensin converting enzyme, an enzyme that converts angiotensin I into angiotensin II. Angiotensin IV has been used for research purposes as well as for therapeutic applications in cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, and congestive heart failure. Angiotensin IV is a high purity product with a purity greater than 99%.

Lipoamido-dPEG®8-Acid is a PEG molecule conjugated with a lipid moiety. Lipoamido-dPEG®8-Acid, conjugated to this lipid constituent, is very important especially in drug delivery and vaccine development as it helps improve the stability and circulation time of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) and liposomes.

Amyloid Beta-Protein (42-1) is a recombinant form of the protein, amyloid beta-protein, that is relevant to Alzheimer's disease. It is used as a research tool and for pharmacological studies. Amyloid Beta-Protein (42-1) has been shown to bind to ion channels and activate them. This product can be used as an antibody or cell biology research tool.

MOCA-Arg-Pro-Lys-Pro-Val-Glu-Nva-Trp-Arg-Lys(Dnp)-NH2 is a synthetic peptide that interacts with the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor and is a potent agonist. MOCA was found to be a potent activator of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor, as well as an inhibitor of ligand binding. The affinity for binding to the receptor was found to be high, with an inhibition constant (Ki) of 0.06 μM. It has been shown to inhibit ion channels and ligand binding in cell biology experiments. MOCA can also be used as a research tool for studying protein interactions and receptors.

The virus replication-inhibiting peptide is a fatty acid that inhibits the replication of viruses. It has been shown to inhibit the growth of the bacteria Stenotrophomonas maltophilia and other bacteria, which causes infectious diseases. The peptide also has a diagnostic use for detecting viral infections in cells. The peptide was found to up-regulate genes in response to infection by pandemic influenza, which may be due to its ability to bind receptors on cells and also interfere with inflammatory responses. The virus replication-inhibiting peptide has been shown to be effective against influenza virus and other viruses, as well as against chronic inflammatory diseases such as lung damage caused by β-amino acids.

Boc-Gln-Pro is a peptide that can be used as a substrate for peptidoglutaminase.

[Tyr34]-Parathyroid Hormone (Bovine, 7-34 amide) is a product sourced from bovine, is available as a 0.5mg vial and is related to the peptide hormone Parathyroid Hormone (PTH). During abnormal serum calcium levels PTH is secreted from the parathyroid gland, thus regulating calcium and phosphate levels in the body. PTH binds to its PTH receptor which is a G-protein coupled receptor that activated adenylate cyclase or phospholipase C to activate pathways involved in the mediation of bone resorption and bone formation.

2,3,4,6-Tetra-O-acetyl-α-D-galactopyranosyl fluoride (TATA) is a fluorinated sugar that is used as a building block for the synthesis of peptides and other biochemicals. TATA has been shown to be an inhibitor of bacterial growth in medium containing glycosyl residues. This product has also been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties in animal models.