Tat cell-penetrating peptide (GRKKRRQRRPPPQG) is able to translocate and carry molecules across cell membranes. Using CD spectroscopy the conformation of this synthetic peptide was studied in aqueous and membrane-mimicking, micellar SDS solutions at different temperatures. The CD spectrum of the Tat cell-penetrating peptide in SDS micellar solution was virtually unchanged from that in aqueous solution, and at low temperature it was close to that of a poly(proline) 11 helix.
Tat cell-penetrating peptide has the characteristics of a poly(proline) II helix in aqueous solution and in SDS micelles.
Paolo Ruzza;Andrea Calderan;Andrea Guiotto;
2004
Abstract
Tat cell-penetrating peptide (GRKKRRQRRPPPQG) is able to translocate and carry molecules across cell membranes. Using CD spectroscopy the conformation of this synthetic peptide was studied in aqueous and membrane-mimicking, micellar SDS solutions at different temperatures. The CD spectrum of the Tat cell-penetrating peptide in SDS micellar solution was virtually unchanged from that in aqueous solution, and at low temperature it was close to that of a poly(proline) 11 helix.File in questo prodotto:
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