Arg-Gly-Asp-Ser is an integrin-binding sequence that inhibits integrin receptor function. It decreases systemic inflammation via inhibition of collagen-triggered activation of leukocytes and attenuates expression of inflammatory cytokines, MMP-9, and iNOS
K-(D-1-Nal)-FwLL-NH2 TFA is a potent and high-affinity inverse agonist of the ghrelin receptor, exhibiting Ki values of 4.9 nM in COS7 cells and 31 nM in HEK293T cells. This compound effectively inhibits ghrelin receptor-mediated Gq- and G13-dependent signaling pathways.
H-D-Phe-Pip-Arg-pNA hydrochloride, a chromogenic substrate, mimics the N-terminal segment of the A alpha chain of fibrinogen, the native substrate of thrombin. It displays specificity towards thrombin and is employed for quantifying antithrombin-heparin cofactor (AT-III). The utilization of H-D-Phe-Pip-Arg-pNA hydrochloride in the AT-III assay enables a sensitive, accurate, and straightforward measurement process.
N-CBZ-Phe-Arg-AMC (Z-FR-AMC) is a substrate for serine proteases, including cathepsins, kallikrein, and plasmin. The substrate exhibits absorption emission at 330 390 nm (weak fluorescence), while the end product (AMC) shows absorption emission at 342 441 nm (strong fluorescence).