CALP3 – Calcium Like Peptide 3

Description:

VAL-LYS-PHE-GLY-VAL-GLY-PHE-LYS

(Single Letter Code : VKFGVGFK)

MW 881.08

Solubility 1mg/1ml

Storage: Desiccate at -20°C

CAS Number  : 261969-05-5

Biological Activity

Activates phosphodiesterase in the absence of Ca²⁺ and inhibits Ca²⁺-mediated cytotoxicity and apoptosis.

Cell-permeable calmodulin (CaM) agonist that binds to the EF-hand/Ca²⁺-binding site.

Peptides that interact with EF hands of CaM in a specific and productive manner. These peptides block certain Ca(2+)-permeant channels and inhibit biological activity that is dependent on the influx of Ca(2+).These peptides are able to enter the cell and directly, as well as indirectly (through CaM), block the activity of glutamate receptor channels in cultured neocortical neurons and a non selective cation channel in Jurkat T cells that is activated by HIV-1 gp120. A

Ref: Manion et al (2000) A new type of Ca²⁺ channel blocker that targets Ca²⁺ sensors and prevents Ca²⁺-mediated apoptosis. FASEB J. 14 1297. PMID: 10877822.