Product overview

Name Pam2CSK4
Biological description

Synthetic lipopeptide which mimics bacterial lipoprotein. Pam2CSK4 is recognized by the TLR2/TLR6 heterodimer to induce NF-κB activation and cytokine production. Induces platelet activation in a TLR2/TLR6/NF-κB -dependent manner. Also acts as an effective immune adjuvant.

Alternative names Pam2CysSerLys4, Pam2
Purity >95%
Description

TLR2/6 activator. Induces potent NF-κB activation and cytokine production.

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Solubility & Handling

Storage instructions -20°C
Solubility overview Soluble in aqueous buffer (1 mg/ml)
Important This product is for RESEARCH USE ONLY and is not intended for therapeutic or diagnostic use. Not for human or veterinary use

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Chemical Data

Purity >95%
Molecular Weight 1271.83
Molecular Formula C65H126N10O12S
Sequence (one letter) CSKKKK
Modifications (Modifications: Cys-1 = S-[2,3-Bis(palmitoyloxy)-(2-R)-propyl]-Cys)
CAS Number 868247-72-7
PubChem identifier 71457280
InChiKey LJUIOEFZFQRWJG-GHYFRYPYSA-N
Appearance White solid

References for Pam2CSK4

References are publications that support the biological activity of the product
  • The Toll-Like Receptor 2 Ligand Pam2CSK4 Activates Platelet Nuclear Factor-κB and Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase Signaling to Promote Platelet-Endothelial Cell Interactions.

    Parra-Izquierdo I et al (2021) Frontiers in immunology 12 : 729951
  • Pam2CSK4 (TLR2 agonist) induces periodontal destruction in mice.

    Souza JAC et al (2020) Brazilian oral research 34 : e012
  • Pam2CSK4 and Pam3CSK4 induce iNOS expression via TBK1 and MyD88 molecules in mouse macrophage cell line RAW264.7.

    Kulsantiwong P et al (2017) Inflammation research : official journal of the European Histamine Research Society ... [et al.] 66 : 843-853
  • The TLR2/6 ligand PAM2CSK4 is a Th2 polarizing adjuvant in Leishmania major and Brugia malayi murine vaccine models.

    Halliday A et al (2016) Parasites & vectors 9 : 96

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