IKVAVC acetate is a derivative peptide of IKVAV with an artificially added cysteine (Cys) at its C-terminus. IKVAVC acetate retains all the biological activities of the original IKVAV, mainly acting as a neural adhesion/differentiation signaling peptide, and is equipped with an engineered linker arm that enables covalent conjugation to molecular materials. IKVAV inhibits the migration and activation of fibroblasts, downregulates the TGF-β1 signaling pathway and endoplasmic reticulum stress, and promotes nerve repair. IKVAV regulates the phenotype of macrophages, shifting them from the pro-inflammatory M1 type to the pro-reparative M2 type [1] [2] [3].
In Vitro, IKVAVC acetate is covalently conjugated to biomaterials such as hydrogels and dendrimers via chemical reactions. This functionalized material can provide bioactive signals in a long-term, stable manner, construct a bionic microenvironment conducive to nerve regeneration and angiogenesis, and shows application potential in the treatment of diseases such as spinal cord injury[1][2][3].
References:
[1]. Yin Y, et al. Pentapeptide IKVAV-engineered hydrogels for neural stem cell attachment. Biomater Sci. 2021;9(8):2887-2892.
[2]. Jiang T, et al. IKVAV peptide-containing hydrogel decreases fibrous scar after spinal cord injury by inhibiting fibroblast migration and activation. Behav Brain Res. 2023;455:114683.
[3]. Jha A, et al. Laminin-derived peptide, IKVAV, modulates macrophage phenotype through integrin mediation. Matrix Biol Plus. 2024;22:100143. Published 2024 Feb 15.
In Vitro, IKVAVC acetate is covalently conjugated to biomaterials such as hydrogels and dendrimers via chemical reactions. This functionalized material can provide bioactive signals in a long-term, stable manner, construct a bionic microenvironment conducive to nerve regeneration and angiogenesis, and shows application potential in the treatment of diseases such as spinal cord injury[1][2][3].
References:
[1]. Yin Y, et al. Pentapeptide IKVAV-engineered hydrogels for neural stem cell attachment. Biomater Sci. 2021;9(8):2887-2892.
[2]. Jiang T, et al. IKVAV peptide-containing hydrogel decreases fibrous scar after spinal cord injury by inhibiting fibroblast migration and activation. Behav Brain Res. 2023;455:114683.
[3]. Jha A, et al. Laminin-derived peptide, IKVAV, modulates macrophage phenotype through integrin mediation. Matrix Biol Plus. 2024;22:100143. Published 2024 Feb 15.