Biotin-TAT (47-57)

Ref. 3D-CRB1000172

Product Information

• Name: Biotin-TAT (47-57)
• Synonyms: Biot-YGRKKRRQRRR-OH
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Biotin-Tat (47-57) is a cell penetrating cationic peptide derived from the N-terminus of the Tat protein, which is a trans-activator of the transcription protein present in the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Specifically Biotin-TAT (47-57) is located within the arginine-rich basic domain 48-60 of the TAT peptide which as a whole has three domains which function to aid HIV through transactivation, DNA binding and nuclear transport. As a cell penetrating peptide (CPP) TAT aids in the cellular uptake of molecules and hence serves a valuable purpose in transduction methods. This property has been demonstrated through its ability of allowing toxins such as the neurotoxin Botulinum neurotoxin Type A, produced by the Clostridium botulinum type A bacteria to penetrate the skin barrier non-invasively. Additionally, Biotin-TAT (47-57) can be used to deliver proteins, fluorophores, chelators and DNA to target cells.This peptide contains a covalently bonded N-terminal Biotin tag that can be used for detection and purification.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 1,786.13 g/mol