165893-48-1

Basic information

• Product Name: H-ARG-ARG-ARG-ARG-ARG-ARG-ARG-OH
• Synonyms: Heptaarginine;H(-Arg)7-OH, Heptaarginine;ARG-ARG-ARG-ARG-ARG-ARG-ARG;H-ARG-ARG-ARG-ARG-ARG-ARG-ARG-OH
• CAS NO: 165893-48-1
• Molecular Formula: C42H86N28O8
• Molecular Weight: 1111.32
• Mol File: 165893-48-1.mol
• Article Data: 1

Chemical Properties

• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.59±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted)
• PKA: 3.31±0.10(Predicted)
• CAS DataBase Reference: H-ARG-ARG-ARG-ARG-ARG-ARG-ARG-OH(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: H-ARG-ARG-ARG-ARG-ARG-ARG-ARG-OH(165893-48-1)
• EPA Substance Registry System: H-ARG-ARG-ARG-ARG-ARG-ARG-ARG-OH(165893-48-1)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 165893-48-1(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

H-ARG-ARG-ARG-ARG-ARG-ARG-ARG-OH is a peptide composed of seven arginine amino acids linked together by peptide bonds. Arginine is an essential amino acid that plays a crucial role in protein synthesis and serves as a precursor for the production of nitric oxide, which is important for blood vessel dilation and cardiovascular health. This chemical structure is often used in research and pharmaceutical applications for its potential therapeutic effects, such as promoting wound healing, enhancing muscle growth, and improving immune function. Additionally, it has been studied for its potential use in drug delivery systems and as a component in skincare products due to its ability to penetrate the skin and promote cellular regeneration.

Relevant articles and documents

Treatment of cytomegalovirus infection

Described herein are anti-cytomegalovirus peptides. In a preferred embodiment, the peptide is acetyl-[D-Arg]9 -NH2. The use of these peptides, either per se or in combination with other anti-CMV compounds, is disclosed as an effective method for controlling CMV infection.