Bioactivity | MAX8 is a peptide made up of 20 residues that can fold and self-assemble under the influence of DMEM, forming a mechanically rigid hydrogel, this allows cells to be evenly immersed in the gel when the gelation is triggered in the presence of cells[1]. |
CAS | 944792-75-0 |
Sequence | Val-Lys-Val-Lys-Val-Lys-Val-Lys-Val-{d-Pro}-Pro-Thr-Lys-Val-Glu-Val-Lys-Val-Lys-Val-NH2 |
Shortening | VKVKVKVKV-{d-Pro}-PTKVEVKVKV-NH2 |
Formula | C106H196N28O23 |
Molar Mass | 2230.86 |
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]. Lisa Haines-Butterick, et al. Controlling hydrogelation kinetics by peptide design for three-dimensional encapsulation and injectable delivery of cells. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2007 May 8;104(19):7791-6. |