Bioactivity | N-Acetyl lysyltyrosylcysteine amide is a potent, reversible, specific, and non-toxic tripeptide inhibitor of myeloperoxidase (MPO). N-Acetyl lysyltyrosylcysteine amide effectively inhibits MPO generation of toxic oxidants in vivo. N-Acetyl lysyltyrosylcysteine amide reduces neuronal damage and preserves brain tissue and neurological function in the stroked brain. N-Acetyl lysyltyrosylcysteine amide inhibits MPO-dependent hypochlorous acid (HOCl) generation, protein nitration, and LDL oxidation[1][2]. |
In Vivo | N-Acetyl lysyltyrosylcysteine amide (KYC) significantly decreases infarct size, blood-brain barrier leakage, infiltration of myeloid cells, loss of neurons, and apoptosis in the brains of middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) mice[1].N-Acetyl lysyltyrosylcysteine amide (10 mg/kg; i.p.; daily for 3-7 days) significantly reduces neurological severity scores and infarct size in MCAO mice[1].N-Acetyl lysyltyrosylcysteine amide (10 mg/kg; i.p.; daily 7 days) significantly protects BBB function and decreased neutrophil infiltration. N-Acetyl lysyltyrosylcysteine amide (10 mg/kg; i.p.; daily 7 days) significantly reduces microglia/macrophage activation and neuron loss in MCAO mice. N-Acetyl lysyltyrosylcysteine amide (10 mg/kg; i.p.; daily for 3-7 days) decreases apoptosis and cell injury in the brains of MCAO mice. N-Acetyl lysyltyrosylcysteine amide reduced MPO in the brains of MCAO mice. N-Acetyl lysyltyrosylcysteine amide reduces NO2Tyr and 4-HNE in MCAO mice[1]. Animal Model: |
Name | N-Acetyl lysyltyrosylcysteine amide |
CAS | 1287585-40-3 |
Formula | C20H31N5O5S |
Molar Mass | 453.56 |
Appearance | Solid |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | -20°C, protect from light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light) |
Reference | [1]. Yu G, et al. Inhibition of myeloperoxidase oxidant production by N-acetyl lysyltyrosylcysteine amide reduces brain damage in a murine model of stroke [published correction appears in J Neuroinflammation. 2016;13(1):166]. J Neuroinflammation. 2016;13(1):11 [2]. Zhang H, et al. N-acetyl lysyltyrosylcysteine amide inhibits myeloperoxidase, a novel tripeptide inhibitor. J Lipid Res. 2013;54(11):3016-3029. |