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N-formyl-Nle-Leu-Phe-Nle-Tyr-Lys

F-peptide binds n-formyl peptide receptors (FPRs) on neutrophils, playing a role in neutrophil activation.

References PubMed ID::http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18946782

Cas No.

71901-21-8

Purity

≥95%

Formula

C43H65O7N9

Formula Wt.

824.04

IUPAC Name

6-amino-2-[[2-[2-[[2-[[2-(2-formamidohexanoylamino)-4-methylpentanoyl]amino]-3-phenylpropanoyl]amino]hexanoylamino]-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoyl]amino]hexanoic acid

Synonym

F-Chemotactic peptide, F-Peptide; N-Formyl-Nle-Leu-Phe-Nle-Tyr-Lys

Appearance

White to off white powder

Allen RA, Erickson RW, Jesaitis AJ. Identification of a human neutrophil protein of Mr 24 000 that binds N-formyl peptides: co-sedimentation with specific granules. Biochim Biophys Acta. 1989 Apr 25;991(1):123-33. PMID: 2653446.

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