| Bioactivity | CCP peptide TFA is a synthetic cyclic citrullinated peptide (CCP) and used as the substrate for detecting anti-CCP antibodies serologically. CCP peptide TFA functions as a target for autoantibodies with a very high specificity for rheumatoid arthritis (RA)[1][2]. | ||||||
| Name | CCP peptide TFA | ||||||
| Sequence | His-Gln-Cys-His-Gln-Glu-Ser-Thr-{Cit}-Gly-Arg-Ser-Arg-Gly-Arg-Cys-Gly-Arg-Ser-Gly-Ser (Disulfide bridge: Cys3-Cys16) | ||||||
| Shortening | HQCHQEST-{Cit}-GRSRGRCGRSGS(Disulfide bridge: Cys3-Cys16) | ||||||
| Formula | C89H146N41F3O34S2 | ||||||
| Molar Mass | 2455.49 | ||||||
| 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) |