KALA

• CAT Number: I044263
• CAS Number: 187987-64-0
• Molecular Formula: C144H248N40O35S
• Molecular Weight: 3131.82
• Purity: ≥95%

KALA is an amphiphilic peptide that forms an α-helical structure at physiological pH. KALA modifies a plasmid DNA-encapsulating liposomal membrane and is used as a fusogenic peptide in order to achieve effective liver targeting and transfection of DNA via galactose receptors[1].
When a plasmid DNA-encapsulating liposomal membrane is modified with the KALA peptide, transgene expression and immune activation are facilitated in bone marrow-derived dendritic cells (BMDCs)[1].

Reference

[1]. Naoya Miura, et al. Identification and Evaluation of the Minimum Unit of a KALA Peptide Required for Gene Delivery and Immune Activation. J Pharm Sci. 2017 Oct;106(10):3113-3119.
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