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The development of type I diabetes occurs when auto-aggressive T cells are not controlled by T regulatory cells and are allowed to destroy pancreatic islet cells. This ultimately eliminates the production of insulin within the body.  A more precise understanding of the regulatory T cell's antigen specificity by using antigens can provide significant clinical insights into the development of long-term diabetes. The proinsulin 90-104 fragment was used to test antigen-specific T-cell responses in type I diabetes CD4+ T cells. This peptide has helped show that the development of diabetes is linked to an increase in proinsulin-specific T regulatory cells, which may be regulating the rise in auto-aggressive T cells. Further work with the proinsulin 90-104 peptide could help design novel antigen-specific therapy.

Histone H3 (1-20)-GG-[Lys(5-FAM)] is derived from Histone 3 (H3) which is one of the four core histones (H2A, H2B, H3 and H4) fundamental in compacting eukaryotic DNA into the nucleosome. The nucleosome arises when 147 base pairs of DNA wrap around a H3-H4 tetramer and two H2A-H2B dimers, forming the histone octamer core. Both H4 and H3 are highly conserved and perform roles in binding to segments of DNA which enter and leave the nucleosome and in chromatin formation. Similar to the other core histone, H3 has a globular domain and a flexible N-terminal domain, 'histone tail' which can undergo modifications such as acetylation, methylation, phosphorylation and ubiquitination. Due to histones containing a large number of lysine and arginine residues they have a positive net charge which interacts in an electrostatic manner with the negatively charged phosphate groups in DNA. The transcriptional activation or silencing of the chromatin is controlled by ATP-dependent chromatin remodelling factors and histone modifying enzymes which target histone proteins. Both processes function to alter the positioning of the nucleosome, allowing the DNA it to be either available or inaccessible to the transcription machinery.Histone H3 (1-20)-GG-[Lys(5-FAM)] has a C-terminal GKK linker labelled with 5-Carboxyfluorescein (5-FAM), a widely used green fluorescent tag. This peptide also has an uncharged C-terminal amide.

The ionic-complementary octapeptide, FEFEFKFK, can self-assemble into antiparallel β-sheet rich fibres and forms very stable hydrogels when at a concentration of more than 20 mg/mL (in water).These peptide hydrogels are naturally biocompatible and biodegradable and can be metabolised by the body. Such hydrogels have been shown to mimic the structure of the extracellular matrix, thus offering cells a niche to undertake their physiological functions. These properties mean that these hydrogels have the potential for use in medical applications.FEFEFKFK hydrogels are able to support the culture of cells such as mesenchymal stem cells in three dimensions with sustained cell viability. They can also support the differentiation into osteoblasts and promote mineralisation upon addition of osteogenic stimulation. They therefore have potential for use in the regeneration of hard tissues such as alveolar bone following injury or degeneration.

Custom research peptide; min purity 95%. For different specs please use the Peptide Quote Tool

Peptide H-IL^GG-NH2 is a Research Peptide with significant interest within the field academic and medical research. This peptide is available for purchase at Cymit Quimica in multiple sizes and with a specification of your choice.

Custom research peptide; min purity 95%. For different specs please use the Peptide Quote Tool