Vascular Inflammation Models
- Formula: C4H9NO2S
- Molecular Weight: 135.19
L-Homocysteine, an amino acid, is a homocysteine that has L configuration. Homocysteine is an essential intermediate in normal mammalian metabolism of methionine. L-Homocysteine induces upregulation of Cathepsin V that mediates vascular endothelial inflammation in hyperhomocysteinaemia.
- Formula: C22H38N4O9
- Molecular Weight: 502.56
FK-565 is a synthetic immunomodulatory peptide with a nucleotide oligomerization domain-1 (NOD1) ligand. FK-565 can activate macrophages, NK cells, and peritoneal exudative cells, enhancing the innate immune response. FK-565 has antiviral activity against a variety of viruses in vivo, and its effect is achieved through immunomodulation rather than direct viral inhibition. FK-565 can induce mouse models of arteritis and coronary arteritis (Kawasaki disease-like disease) through a NOD1-mediated mechanism. FK-565 can be used for research on viral infections and inflammatory vascular diseases.
