Peptide and Derivatives

Angiotensin II (Angiotensin II) is a vasoconstrictor and a major bioactive peptide of the renin/angiotensin system. Angiotensin II human plays a central role in regulating human blood pressure, which is mainly mediated by interactions between Angiotensin II and the G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) Angiotensin II type 1 receptor (AT1R) and Angiotensin II type 2 receptor (AT2R). Angiotensin II human stimulates sympathetic nervous stimulation, increases aldosterone biosynthesis and renal actions. Angiotensin II human induces growth of vascular smooth muscle cells, increases collagen type I and III synthesis in fibroblasts, leading to thickening of the vascular wall and myocardium, and fibrosis. Angiotensin II human also induces apoptosis. Angiotensin II induces capillary formation from endothelial cells via the LOX-1 dependent redox-sensitive pathway.

Insulin (human) is a polypeptide hormone that regulates the level of glucose. Insulin (human) can be used for the diabetes mellitus.

Semaglutide is a long-acting, selective, competitive GLP-1R agonist that can penetrate the blood-brain barrier. After activating GLP-1R, Semaglutide promotes insulin secretion, inhibits gastric emptying and appetite, and at the same time enhances autophagy, inhibits oxidative stress and apoptosis. Semaglutide also regulates mitochondrial function and lipid metabolism (such as reducing de novo lipogenesis in the liver). Semaglutide has activities such as lowering blood sugar, reducing weight, neuroprotection (such as improving motor function in Parkinson's disease models, reducing α-synuclein aggregation) and improving hepatic steatosis. Semaglutide can be used for the study of neurodegenerative diseases and liver diseases such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, Parkinson's disease, metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MASLD), and cancer.

GsMTx4 is a spider venom peptide that selectively inhibits cationic-permeable mechanosensitive channels (MSCs) belonging to the Piezo and TRP channel families. GsMTx4 also blocks cation-selective stretch-activated channels (SACs) , attenuates lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC)-induced astrocyte toxicity and microglial reactivity. GsMTx4 is an important pharmacological tool for identifying the role of these excitatory MSCs in normal physiology and pathology.

Caerulein is a decapeptide and a potent cholecystokinin receptor agonist. Caerulein is a safe and effective cholecystokinetic agent with a direct spasmogenic effect on the gallbladder muscle and bile ducts.

AMG133 peptide payload is a GLP-1 analog agonist peptide. AMG133 peptide potently activates GLP-1R, and exhibits weight loss and metabolic improvement activities. AMG133 peptide payload can be used for the synthesis of AMG 133 (HY-164535).

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.

Abz-Val-Ala-Asp-Nva-Arg-Asp-Arg-Gln-EDDnp is a fluorescent FRET substrate for proteinase 3 (PR3) with selectivity over neutrophil elastase and cathepsin G. Abz-Val-Ala-Asp-Nva-Arg-Asp-Arg-Gln-EDDnp is cleaved by active PR3 to generate a detectable fluorescent signal, which is used to quantify the enzymatic activity of PR3, the concentration of free or membrane-bound PR3, and the PR3 activity on activated human neutrophils. Abz-Val-Ala-Asp-Nva-Arg-Asp-Arg-Gln-EDDnp can be applied in studies related to lung ischemia-reperfusion injury, inflammatory diseases, and other relevant conditions.

740 Y-P (740YPDGFR; PDGFR 740Y-P) is a potent and cell-permeable PI3K activator. 740 Y-P readily binds GST fusion proteins containing both the N- and C- terminal SH2 domains of p85 but fails to bind GST alone.

L-Glutathione reduced (GSH; γ-L-Glutamyl-L-cysteinyl-glycine) is an endogenous antioxidant and is capable of scavenging oxygen-derived free radicals.

3X FLAG peptides are FLAG-tagged peptides containing three repeats of the Asp-Tyr-Lys-Xaa-Xaa-Asp motif. 3X FLAG peptide can be used for protein separation and purification, and competitive elution with target proteins.

Exendin-4 (Exenatide), a 39 amino acid peptide, is a long-acting glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist with an IC₅₀ of 3.22 nM.

Insulin cattle is a two-chain polypeptide hormone produced in vivo in the pancreatic β cells. Insulin cattle has often been used as growth supplement in culturing cells.

Pepstatin (Pepstatin A) is a specific, orally active aspartic protease inhibitor produced by actinomycetes, with IC₅₀s of 4.5 nM, 6.2 nM, 150 nM, 290 nM, 520 nM and 260 nM for hemoglobin-pepsin, hemoglobin-proctase, casein-pepsin, casein-proctase, casein-acid protease and hemoglobin-acid protease, respectively. Pepstatin also inhibits HIV protease.

α-MSH (α-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone), an endogenous neuropeptide, is an endogenous melanocortin receptor 4 (MC4R) agonist with anti-inflammatory and antipyretic activities. α-MSH is a post-translational derivative of pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC).

Substance P (Neurokinin P) is a CNS-penetrant neuropeptide, acting as a neurotransmitter and as a neuromodulator in the CNS. The endogenous receptor for substance P is neurokinin 1 receptor (NK1-receptor, NK1R).

OVA Peptide(257-264) is a class I (Kb)-restricted peptide epitope of OVA, an octameric peptide can be from ovalbumin presented by the class I MHC molecule, H-2Kb.

Liraglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist used clinically to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Retatrutide (LY3437943) is a triple agonist peptide of the glucagon receptor (GCGR), glucosedependent insulinotropic polypeptide receptor (GIPR), and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R). Retatrutide binds human GCGR, GIPR, and GLP-1R with EC₅₀ values of 5.79, 0.0643 and 0.775 nM, respectively. Retatrutide can be used for the research of obesity.

Exendin(9-39) amide (Avexitide) is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) antagonist that competes with endogenous GLP-1 for binding to GLP-1 receptors, thereby antagonizing the effects of excess GLP-1 secretion. Exendin(9-39) amide can be used to study postoperative hypoglycemia (PBH).