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This peptide CKS-17 is considered as the major immunosuppressive site of retroviral TM protein. It can suppress T effector cell function in vitro. It has been shown that CKS-17 causes an imbalance of human types 1 and 2 cytokines and inhibition of the immune responses of lymphocytes, monocytes, and macrophages. CKS-17 induced increased intracellular levels of cAMP, which plays an important role in regulation of cytokine biosynthesis.
Formula
C87H148N26O24
M.W.
1942.3
Purity
> 95%
Storage
Store at -20°C
* For Non-Clinical Research Use Only *
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