Adipotide — Peptide Research Compound

Catalog ID: ADIP | CAS: 1177168-18-1 | Sequence: CKGGRAKDC-GG-D(KLAKLAK)₂

Compound Overview

Adipotide is a synthetic peptide research compound composed of a vascular-targeting sequence
(CKGGRAKDC) linked to an apoptotic motif D(KLAKLAK)₂.
It is provided in high-purity form for in vitro and in vivo laboratory investigations
examining selective endothelial signaling and metabolic vasoregulation.
Not for human consumption or therapeutic use.

Molecular Characteristics

• Synonyms: FTP-11, Prohibitin-Targeting Peptide
• Sequence: CKGGRAKDC-GG-D(KLAKLAK)₂
• Molecular Formula: C₇₅H₁₄₀N₃₀O₁₅S₂
• Molecular Weight: ≈ 1955 g/mol
• Purity: ≥ 98 % (HPLC)
• Formulation: Lyophilized powder

Physical Properties

• Appearance: White to off-white powder
• Solubility: Sterile water or 0.6 % acetic acid (research use only)
• Container: Sterile 5 mg vial

Storage & Stability

• Unreconstituted: Store at −20 °C, protected from light and moisture.
• After reconstitution: Aliquot and store at −20 °C; avoid repeated freeze–thaw cycles.

Research Context

Adipotide has been used in laboratory models to explore mechanisms of
endothelial apoptosis, angiogenesis inhibition, and lipid metabolism pathways.
Investigators utilize the peptide to study adipose microvascular targeting and
cell-signaling responses in preclinical metabolic frameworks.