Synthetic lipopeptide that mimics bacterial lipoprotein. Acts as an agonist of the Toll-like receptor TLR1/TLR2 complex to potently activate NF-κB. Activates monocytes and macrophages and induces cytokine production (e.g. TNF-α and IL-6 in macrophages). Also upregulates proinflammatory and Th1 cytokine genes and promotes differentiation of naive CD4+ T cells into Th17 cells. Additionally acts as an effective immune adjuvant.
Alternative names
Pam3CysSerLys4, Pam3
Purity
>95%
Description
TLR1/TLR2 agonist and potent NF-κB activator. Induces cytokine production.
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