| CAS | 92899-39-3 |
| Sequence | H-Val-Gly-Val-Ala-Pro-Gly-OH |
| Sequence Single | VGVAPG |
| Molecular Formula | C22H38N6O7 |
| Molecular Weight | 498.58 |
| Synonyms | Chemotactic Domain of Elastin |
| Technology | Synthetic |
| Storage | -20°C, avoid light, cool and dry place |
| Application | Cell Culture|Cosmetic Peptides & Dermatology|Regenerative Medicine |
| Description | H-Val-Gly-Val-Ala-Pro-Gly-OH is the repeating peptide in elastin. H-Val-Gly-Val-Ala-Pro-Gly-OH stimulated human skin fibroblast proliferation and was chemotactic for fibroblasts and monocytes. The palmitoylated form is marketed as a cosmetic ingredient. |
| References | 1. Neuromedin N: a novel neurotensin-like peptide identified in porcine spinal cord. N.Minamino et al., Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun., 122, 542 (1984) 2. Val-Gly-Val-Ala-Pro-Gly, a repeating peptide in elastin, is chemotactic for fibroblasts and monocytes. R.M.Senior et al., J. Cell Biol., 99, 870 (1984) |