Cancer Research Peptides
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FOXO4-DRIFOXO4-DRI is a D-retro-inverso senolytic peptide that selectively induces apoptosis in senescent cells by disrupting the FOXO4-p53 protein-protein int…PNC-27A synthetic anticancer peptide that selectively targets and destroys cancer cells by binding to HDM2 on their surface, inducing membrane lysis while l…Ara 290ARA-290 (cibinetide) is a synthetic 11-amino acid peptide derived from the non-hematopoietic tissue-protective region of erythropoietin that selective…AngiostatinAngiostatin is a 38 kDa endogenous angiogenesis inhibitor derived from plasminogen kringle domains 1-4. Discovered by Judah Folkman's laboratory in 19…Beclin-1-Derived PeptidesBeclin-1-derived peptides are synthetic fragments of the essential autophagy regulator Beclin-1, designed to disrupt the inhibitory Beclin-1/BCL-2 int…Bombesin / Gastrin-Releasing Peptide (GRP)Bombesin is a 14-amino acid peptide originally isolated from the skin of the European fire-bellied toad (Bombina bombina). Its mammalian homolog, gast…BuserelinBuserelin is a synthetic GnRH agonist with a D-Ser(tBu)6 substitution and C-terminal ethylamide modification, approximately 40x more potent than nativ…CAR PeptideCAR peptide is a cell-penetrating STAT3-inhibiting peptide with research applications in cancer, neuroinflammation, and autoimmune conditions, blockin…EndostatinEndostatin is a 20 kDa C-terminal fragment of collagen XVIII and one of the most potent endogenous angiogenesis inhibitors known. Discovered by O'Reil…EP-100EP-100 is a chimeric peptide conjugate consisting of an LHRH (luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone) targeting domain fused to a synthetic lytic pepti…EpithalonEpithalon (Epitalon) is a synthetic tetrapeptide (Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly) derived from the pineal gland extract Epithalamin, studied for its ability to activ…GonadorelinGonadorelin (GnRH) is a decapeptide gonadotropin-releasing hormone that stimulates LH and FSH release, with clinical applications in fertility assessm…GV1001GV1001 is a 16-amino acid peptide derived from the active site of human telomerase reverse transcriptase (hTERT 611-626) developed as a cancer vaccine…IGF-2IGF-2 (Insulin-like Growth Factor 2) is a 67 amino acid peptide hormone critical for fetal growth and development, regulated by genomic imprinting. It…Kisspeptin-10Kisspeptin-10 is a synthetic decapeptide that activates the KISS1R (GPR54) receptor to modulate GnRH neuron signaling. It is researched for applicatio…LanreotideA long-acting cyclic octapeptide somatostatin analog used in acromegaly and neuroendocrine tumors, given as a deep subcutaneous depot every 4 weeks.Leuprolide (Leuprorelin)Synthetic nonapeptide agonist of gonadotropin-releasing hormone that, given as a depot, suppresses sex-hormone production; used in prostate cancer, en…Met-EnkephalinMet-enkephalin (YGGFM) is an endogenous opioid pentapeptide with dual roles as a delta/mu-opioid receptor agonist and opioid growth factor (OGF), with…
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Osteopontin-Derived PeptidesOsteopontin-derived peptides, including the thrombin-cleaved SVVYGLR fragment and RGD-containing sequences, are bioactive fragments of the extracellul…TAT-Beclin-1 Conjugate PeptideTAT-Beclin-1 is an engineered cell-penetrating autophagy-inducing peptide combining the HIV TAT transduction domain with a Beclin-1-derived sequence. …Thymosin Beta-10Thymosin beta-10 (Tβ10) is a 43-amino acid actin-binding peptide closely related to thymosin beta-4 (TB-500) that regulates actin dynamics, cell motil…TriptorelinTriptorelin is a synthetic GnRH agonist (D-Trp6-GnRH) used clinically for prostate cancer, endometriosis, precocious puberty, and uterine fibroids. Av…TumstatinTumstatin is a 28 kDa anti-angiogenic peptide derived from the non-collagenous 1 (NC1) domain of the collagen IV α3 chain. Discovered by Maeshima et a…
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Cancer Research Peptides
Peptides under investigation for anti-cancer properties, spanning senolytic agents, anti-angiogenic factors, immune checkpoint modulators, and telomerase-targeting compounds.
<Callout type="info"> These peptides are in various stages of research. None should be considered cancer treatments. This information is for research reference only. </Callout>