GPLGIAGQ

GPLGIAGQ, a MMP2-cleavable polypeptide, is used as a stimulus-sensitive linker in both liposomal and micellar nanocarriers for MMP2-triggered tumor targeting. GPLGIAGQ can be used to synthesis unique MMP2-targeted photosensitizer in photodynamic therapy (PDT) [1][2][3].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[109053-09-0]

UNSPSC

12352209

Target

Apoptosis; MMP

Type

Peptides

Related Pathways

Apoptosis; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease

Applications

Cancer-Kinase/protease

Field of Research

Cancer

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/gplgiagq.html

Purity

99.74

Solubility

DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)

Smiles

O=C(N)CC[C@@H](C(O)=O)NC(CNC([C@H](C)NC([C@H]([C@@H](C)CC)NC(CNC([C@H](CC(C)C)NC([C@H]1N(C(CN)=O)CCC1)=O)=O)=O)=O)=O)=O

Molecular Formula

C31H53N9O10

Molecular Weight

711.81

References & Citations

[1]Hou W, et al. MMP2-Targeting and Redox-Responsive PEGylated Chlorin e6 Nanoparticles for Cancer Near-Infrared Imaging and Photodynamic Therapy. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces. 2016 Jan 20;8 (2) :1447-57.|[2]Zhu L, et al. Matrix metalloproteinase 2-sensitive multifunctional polymeric micelles for tumor-specific co-delivery of siRNA and hydrophobic drugs. Biomaterials. 2014 Apr;35 (13) :4213-22.|[3]Liu FH, et al. Enzyme-sensitive cytotoxic peptide-dendrimer conjugates enhance cell apoptosis and deep tumor penetration. Biomater Sci. 2018 Feb 27;6 (3) :604-613.