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Immune-Antimicrobial Peptides
This hub covers naturally occurring and synthetic peptide research reagents with immune-modulating and antimicrobial properties. The monographs examine LL-37, a cathelicidin-family antimicrobial peptide, and Thymosin α-1, an immunomodulatory peptide with published research spanning innate immunity and host defense mechanisms. These compounds are supplied as laboratory research materials for in vitro and in vivo experimental study.
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Immune & Antimicrobial PeptidesLL-37 (human cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide)LL-37 is the sole human cathelicidin, a 37-residue amphipathic α-helical peptide released by proteolysis from the C-terminus of the hCAP18 proprotein. It couples direct membranolytic antimicrobial action with broad immunomodulation, chemotaxis and pro-angiogenic activity. This material is for laboratory research use only (RUO).Immune & Antimicrobial PeptidesThymosin α-1 (thymalfasin)Thymosin α-1 (thymalfasin) is a synthetic 28-residue N-acetylated peptide, a fragment of prothymosin α known as an endogenous immunomodulator. An RUO reagent for research into innate and adaptive immunity, TLR signalling and T-cell differentiation. Supplied strictly for laboratory use.