Cys-GM-CSF (17-31)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1.MECHANISM OF ACTION

Cys-GM-CSF (17-31) functions primarily as a partial agonist or receptor-binding modulator of the GM-CSF receptor (GM-CSFR), rather than a full mitogenic activator. This region (17-31) is part of the first α-helix and a critical receptor-binding domain of full-length GM-CSF. The peptide binds with low affinity to the alpha subunit of the GM-CSFR complex, potentially inducing sub-threshold signaling or acting as a competitive inhibitor against the full cytokine.

2.PRODUCT INDICATIONS

• Immunological Reagent Development: Conjugation of the peptide via the cysteine to carrier proteins (e.g., KLH, BSA) to generate specific antibodies against the GM-CSF receptor-binding region.

• Receptor Mapping & Interaction Studies: Use in competitive binding assays to map the epitope on GM-CSF that interacts with the GM-CSFR alpha chain, aiding in structure-function studies.

• Antagonist/Inhibitor Scaffold: Serving as a starting point for the design of peptide-based GM-CSF receptor antagonists to modulate inflammatory pathways.

• Surface Immobilization: Utilizing the thiol group for controlled orientation and immobilization on biosensor chips (e.g., for SPR) or microarray surfaces to study binding kinetics or screen for inhibitors.

• In VitroT-Cell Epitope Studies: Investigation of potential immunogenic or tolerogenic properties of this GM-CSF-derived sequence in immunological assays.

  

3.CLINICAL EFFICACY OF PRODUCT

• Research Tool Efficacy: Its efficacy is defined by its successful use in generating specific immune reagents, mapping receptor interactions, and serving as a defined antigen in immunological studies.

• Therapeutic Target Context: The full-length GM-CSF is a clinically validated target. GM-CSF itself (sargramostim/Leukine®) is an FDA-approved drug to stimulate white blood cell production. Conversely, GM-CSF receptor antagonists (e.g., mavrilimumab) are under clinical investigation for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and COVID-19-associated hyperinflammation.

• Role in Drug Discovery: Peptide fragments like Cys-GM-CSF (17-31) are used in early-stage research to understand the precise binding interface between GM-CSF and its receptor. This knowledge is critical for the rational design of biologic inhibitors (monoclonal antibodies) or small-molecule modulators targeting this pathway.

• Clinical Status: This specific peptide fragment is not a drug candidate. Its value lies in enabling the preclinical research that informs the development of clinically relevant GM-CSF pathway modulators.

  

4.DELIVERY & SHIPPING


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