Research Catalog · peptide family
Viral Insulin-Like Peptides (LCDV and Related) — Research Products
7 catalog items
| Catalog # | Product | Type | Species | Size | Price | Add to cart |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 036-58 | Des-C-peptide-LCDV-1 | Peptides | Other species | 100 µg | $458.00 | |
| B-036-58 | Des-C-peptide-LCDV-1 – Biotin Labeled Biotin-labeled | Labeled Peptides | Other species | 20 µg | $341.00 | |
| T-036-58 | Des-C-peptide-LCDV-1 – I-125 Labeled I-125 labeled | Labeled Peptides | Other species | 10 µCi | $1159.00 | |
| 036-55 | Des-GRR-GIV | Peptides | Other species | 100 µg | $458.00 | |
| 036-56 | Des-GRR-SGIV | Peptides | Other species | 100 µg | $458.00 | |
| 036-61 | LCDV-1/ sc LCDV1-VILP | Peptides | Other species | 100 µg | $525.00 | |
| 036-59 | LCDV-Sa/ dc LCDV1-VILP | Peptides | Other species | 100 µg | $458.00 |
All items are supplied for in vitro laboratory research use only — not for human or veterinary use, diagnosis or therapy. Prices are per unit as listed; each catalog number ships with its Certificate of Analysis.
Viral Insulin-Like Peptides (LCDV and Related) — frequently asked
What are LCDV viral insulin-like peptides?
They are peptides encoded by iridoviruses such as lymphocystis disease virus that resemble members of the insulin and insulin-like growth factor superfamily. They were identified by sequence similarity searching and are studied as viral mimics of host hormones.
What does des-C-peptide mean?
The encoded sequence resembles proinsulin, with B-chain and A-chain regions joined by a connecting segment. Des-C-peptide preparations have that connecting region removed, leaving a two-chain disulfide-linked molecule structurally comparable to mature insulin for receptor studies.
Why are these peptides researched?
Published studies report binding and signalling at insulin and IGF-1 receptors, with potency varying between viral sequences. Researchers use them to probe receptor selectivity, molecular mimicry between viruses and hosts, and structure-activity relationships in the insulin superfamily.