Bioactivity | KLTWQELYQLKYKGI (QK) is a VEGF mimicking peptide, binds to the VEGF receptors and competes with VEGF. KLTWQELYQLKYKGI is active in gastric ulcer healing in rodents when administered either orally or systemically. KLTWQELYQLKYKGI shows the ability to induce capillary formation and organization in vitro[1]. |
Name | KLTWQELYQLKYKGI |
CAS | 917760-16-8 |
Sequence | Lys-Leu-Thr-Trp-Gln-Glu-Leu-Tyr-Gln-Leu-Lys-Tyr-Lys-Gly-Ile |
Shortening | KLTWQELYQLKYKGI |
Formula | C92H143N21O23 |
Molar Mass | 1911.25 |
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]. Gaetano Santulli, et al. In vivo properties of the proangiogenic peptide QK. J Transl Med. 2009 Jun 8:7:41. |