| Bioactivity | CALP3, a Ca2+-like peptide, is a potent Ca2+ channel blocker that activates EF hand motifs of Ca2+-binding proteins. CALP3 can functionally mimic increased [Ca2+]i by modulating the activity of Calmodulin (CaM), Ca2+ channels and pumps. CALP3 has the potential in controlling apoptosis in diseases such as AIDS or neuronal loss due to ischemia[1][2]. | ||||||
| Invitro | CALP3 (50, 100, 150, 200 μM) inhibits glutamate caused a large sustained increase in [Ca2+]i in a dose-dependent manner (IC50=37.25 μM) in Fura-2-loaded neuronal cultures[1]. CALP3 (50, 100, 150, 200 μM) inhibits glutamate-induced cytotoxicity in a dose-dependent manner (IC50=50.97 μM) in cultured rat neocortical neurons. CALP3 causes dose-dependent inhibition of apoptosis (IC50=33.41 μM)[1]. CALP3 (100 μM) inhibits apoptosis induced by HIV gp120 and SAg in Human T cells[1]. CALP3 (100 μM; 15 min pretreatment) reduces gossypol-induced necrosis and increases the fraction of live cells[2]. Cyclic-CALP3 is synthesized starting from Fmoc-Asp(PEG-PS)-OAl. Cyclic CALP3 is unable to inhibit Ca21 influx, and this peptide served as a negative control. Cyclic CALP3 does not inhibit the effect of glutamate[1]. | ||||||
| Name | CALP3 | ||||||
| CAS | 261969-05-5 | ||||||
| Shortening | VKFGVGFK | ||||||
| Formula | C44H68N10O9 | ||||||
| Molar Mass | 881.07 | ||||||
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | ||||||
| Storage | Sealed storage, away from moisture
*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture) |