Name | Mastoparan-7 |
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Synonyms |
Mastoparan from Polistes jadwagae
MAS 7 Mas7 |
Description | Mas7, a structural analogue of mastoparan, is an activator of heterotrimeric Gi proteins and its downstream effectors. |
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In Vitro | Mas7 produces several biological effects in different cell types. The effect of Mas7 on endogenous mono-ADP-ribosyltransferase activity is in the micromolar range with a maximal activation of 205% over the basal. In pertussis treated plasma membranes, it is found that the effect of Mas7 on endogenous mono-ADP-ribosyltransferase is partially blocked, which suggests the involvement of G-proteins, such as Gi or G0[1]. Mas7 is a basic tetradecapeptide isolated from isp venom, which activates guanine nucleotide-binding regulatory proteins (G-proteins) and stimulates apoptosis. In smooth muscle cells, Mas7 leads to an increase in the perfusion pressure. Vascular contraction is induced by Mas7. The vasoconstriction triggered by mas-7 exhibited a slower increase compared to that simulated by phenylephrine or vasopressin[2]. Exposure of hippocampal neurons to a low dose of Mas-7 increases dendritic spine density and spine head width in a time-dependent manner. Additionally, Mas-7 enhances postsynaptic density protein-95 (PSD-95) clustering in neurites and activates Gαo signaling, increasing the intracellular Ca2+ concentration[3]. |
Cell Assay | Hippocampal neurons cultured in round 35 mm coverslips at a density of 160,000 cells/coverslip are transfected with EGFP at 11 DIV. Then, at 14 DIV the neurons are placed in the imaging chamber in an isotonic solution. The EGFP-positive neurons are imaged with microscope every 5 min for 45 min after the treatment with 1 μM Mas-7. The images are processed and analyzed using ImageJ software[1]. |
References |
Density | 1.154g/cm3 |
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Boiling Point | 1649.9ºC at 760mmHg |
Molecular Formula | C67H124N18O15 |
Molecular Weight | 1421.81 |
Flash Point | 951.6ºC |
PSA | 644.54000 |
LogP | 5.49270 |
Vapour Pressure | 0mmHg at 25°C |
Index of Refraction | 1.523 |
Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter |
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RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |