FEFEFKFK

FEFEFKFK – Other Categories 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...

VIP (guinea pig)

VIP (guinea pig) – Other Categories Vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) is a neuropeptide found throughout the body and the central nervous system. VIP is located within cell bodies and nerve endings of the enteric nervous system, brain and pancreas. VIP neurons...

a-Gliadin (229-246)

a-Gliadin (229-246) – Other Categories a-Gliadin (229-246) is derived from Gliadin peptides, the component of wheat involved in the gastrointestinal symptoms of wheat allergy and Celiac Disease (CD). During wheat allergies histamines and leukotrienes are...

RGD peptide

RGD peptide – Other Categories RGD peptide is an adhesive peptide which can be used in a biomaterial context to attach cells to a range of materials. It is located within extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins as the integrin binding domain. The advantage of using...

Ig heavy chain variable region Light

Ig heavy chain variable region Light – Other Categories Peptide derived from the variable region on the heavy chain of immunoglobulin (Ig) which is part of the fragment antigen binding (Fab) fragment of antibodies. Ig or antibodies are made up of two heavy and...