| Bioactivity | PrP (106-126) is a peptide corresponding to the prion protein (PrP) amyloidogenic region, and its biochemical properties resemble the infectious form of prion protein. | ||||||
| Invitro | PrP (106-126) (100 μM) induces mTOR phosphorylation over time in N2a cells. PrP (106-126)-treated cells show significantly increased ROS production in comparison with that of PBS-treated control cells. Knockdown of PRAS40 enhances PrP (106-126)-induced apoptosis. PRAS40 alleviates PrP (106-126)-induced neuronal apoptosis via mTOR-AKT activation[1]. PrP (106-126) interacts selectively with porcine brain endothelial cells (PBEC) via their luminal side, and causes cumulative cell death, as shown by lactate dehydrogenase release, 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide reduction, Caspase 3 induction and direct cell counting. In addition, PrP (106-126), but not its corresponding scrambled peptide, produces a 50% reduction of the trans-endothelial electrical resistance, while the PBEC maintained confluency[2]. | ||||||
| Name | PrP 106-126 | ||||||
| Sequence | Lys-Thr-Asn-Met-Lys-His-Met-Ala-Gly-Ala-Ala-Ala-Ala-Gly-Ala-Val-Val-Gly-Gly-Leu-Gly | ||||||
| Shortening | KTNMKHMAGAAAAGAVVGGLG | ||||||
| Formula | C80H138N26O24S2 | ||||||
| Molar Mass | 1912.30 | ||||||
| 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) |