Bioactivity | AtPep1 is a plant elicitor peptide. AtPep1 activates transcription of the defensive gene defensin (PDF1.2) and activates the synthesis of H2O2, which are components of the innate immune response against pathogens. AtPep1 can be isolated from extracts of Arabidopsis leaves[1][2]. |
CAS | 902781-11-7 |
Sequence | Ala-Thr-Lys-Val-Lys-Ala-Lys-Gln-Arg-Gly-Lys-Glu-Lys-Val-Ser-Ser-Gly-Arg-Pro-Gly-Gln-His-Asn |
Shortening | ATKVKAKQRGKEKVSSGRPGQHN |
Formula | C104H183N39O32 |
Molar Mass | 2491.81 |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
Reference | [1]. Huffaker A, Pearce G, Ryan CA. An endogenous peptide signal in Arabidopsis activates components of the innate immune response. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2006 Jun 27;103(26):10098-103. |