Bioactivity | Klotho-derived peptide 1 (KP1 human) blocks TGF-β/TGF-β receptor 2 interaction, inhibits TGF-β-induced activation of Smad2/3 and mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK), and exhibits anti-fibrotic and kidney protective effects in mouse model[1]. |
Sequence | Phe-Gln-Gly-Thr-Phe-Pro-Asp-Gly-Phe-Leu-Trp-Ala-Val-Gly-Ser-Ala-Ala-Tyr-Gln-Thr-Glu-Gly-Gly-Trp-Gln-Gln-His-Gly-Lys-Gly |
Shortening | FQGTFPDGFLWAVGSAAYQTEGGWQQHGKG |
Formula | C149H203N39O43 |
Molar Mass | 3228.44 |
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]. Yuan Q, et al., A Klotho-derived peptide protects against kidney fibrosis by targeting TGF-β signaling. Nat Commun. 2022 Jan 21;13(1):438. |