N-fMLF is a peptide that binds n-formyl peptide receptors (FPRs) on neutrophils, playing a role in neutrophil activation. This peptide activates NADPH oxidase-dependent respiratory burst in neutrophils, generating ROS and inflammatory signaling cascades.
| Cas No. | 59880-97-6 |
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| Purity | ≥95% |
| Formula | C21H31N3O5S |
| Formula Wt. | 437.6 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-[[2-[(2-formamido-4-methylsulfanylbutanoyl)amino]-4-methylpentanoyl]amino]-3-phenylpropanoic acid |
| Synonym | N-Formylmethionine leucyl-phenylalanine; L-Phenylalanine, N-(N-(N-formyl-L-methionyl)-L-leucyl)-; Tyramine HCl; N-Formyl-Met-Leu-Phe |
| Appearance | White to off white powder |
| Store Temp | -20°C |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
| Info Sheet | F5870 Info Sheet PDF |
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