Description

n-Formylmethionyl-Leucyl-Tyrosine is a synthetic tripeptide derivative of significant interest in biochemical and pharmacological research. This compound serves as a crucial tool for studying enzyme-substrate interactions, particularly with formyl peptide receptors involved in immune cell chemotaxis. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical developers focused on inflammation, immunology, and signal transduction pathways.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a standard or substrate in studies of formyl peptide receptors (FPRs) and their role in neutrophil activation and chemotaxis.
• Immunology Studies: Employed to investigate inflammatory responses and the mechanisms of leukocyte migration in model systems.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Acts as a reference compound or a starting point for the design and screening of novel anti-inflammatory or immunomodulatory agents.
• Enzyme Assays: Functions as a specific peptide substrate in enzymatic assays to study protease activity or receptor-ligand binding kinetics.
• Cell Signaling Research: Utilized to elucidate intracellular signaling cascades triggered by formyl-methionyl peptides in various cell types.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Formylmethionyl-Leucyl-Tyrosine
CAS No.	97521-28-3
Molecular Formula	C26H39N4O7S
Molecular Weight	551.68 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Formyl-Met-Leu-Tyr; N-Formyl-MLT; fMLT; Formyl-Met-Leu-Tyr-OH; For-Met-Leu-Tyr; Formylmethionylleucyltyrosine; N-Formyl-L-methionyl-L-leucyl-L-tyrosine; Chemotactic Peptide fMLT
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Quality Control

Our n-Formylmethionyl-Leucyl-Tyrosine is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant standards for research-grade biochemicals, ensuring reliable performance in your experimental systems.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) or as indicated on the label. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept in a dry environment. For long-term storage, consider desiccated conditions at -20°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (MS)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents	Complies with ICH guidelines

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.