Sequence 3 letters:

H-Val-Gly-Val-Ala-Pro-Gly-OH

Sequence:

VGVAPG

Cas No. :

Molecular Formula:

C₂₂H₃₈N₆O₇

Molecular Weight:

498.58

Description

Repeating peptide in elastin. VGVAPG stimulated human skin fibroblast proliferation and was chemotactic for fibroblasts and monocytes. The palmitoylated form is marketed as a cosmetic ingredient under the trade name Biopeptide EL.

Reference

• R.M.Senior et al., J. Cell Biol., 99, 870 (1984)
• A.Kamoun et al., Cell Adhes. Commun., 3, 273 (1995)