Octapeptide-2
Octapeptide-2 is a biomimetic peptide that mimics the thymosin-β4 growth factor. Octapeptide-2 can promote hair growth, reduce cell apoptosis, and increase the proliferation of keratinocytes. Octapeptide-2 can be used in the research of hair loss and alopecia areata[1][2].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
1374396-34-5
UNSPSC
12352209
Target
Apoptosis
Type
Peptides
Related Pathways
Apoptosis
Applications
Metabolism-sugar/lipid metabolism
Field of Research
Metabolic Disease
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/octapeptide-2.html
Purity
98.84
Solubility
DMSO : ≥ 100 mg/mL
Smiles
CSCC[C@@H](C(O)=O)NC([C@H](C(C)C)NC([C@H](CCC(O)=O)NC([C@@H](NC([C@H](CCC(O)=O)NC([C@H](CCC(O)=O)NC([C@H](C)NC([C@@H](N)[C@H](O)C)=O)=O)=O)=O)CC1=CN=CN1)=O)=O)=O
Molecular Formula
C38H60N10O16S
Molecular Weight
945.01
References & Citations
[1]Rinaldi F, et al. Randomized controlled trial on a PRP-like cosmetic, biomimetic peptides based, for the treatment of alopecia areata. J Dermatolog Treat. 2019;30 (6) :588-593.|[2]Lazzari T, et al. Efficacy of Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma alone or in Combination with a Lotion Containing Growth-Factor like Polypeptides and Taurine in the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia: A Randomized, Prospective, Assessor-Blinded Trial. J Clin Exp Dermatol Res, 2019, 10: 506.
Shipping Conditions
Blue Ice
Storage Conditions
-80°C, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year (Powder, sealed storage, away from moisture)
Scientific Category
Peptides
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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