fMLP Chemotactic Peptide (Formyl-Met-Leu-Phe-OH)

CAS Number: 59880-97-6
Molecular Weight: 437.2
Salt Form: N/A
Purity: >96%
Sequence (3-letter): Formyl-Met-Leu-Phe-OH
Sequence (1-letter): (Formyl)MLF-OH
Storage: -20 °C or below

N-Formylmethionyl-leucyl-phenylalanine (fMLP) is an N-formylated tripeptide that acts as a potent polymorphonuclear leukocyte chemotactic peptide factor and macrophage activator. fMLP is part of an oligopeptide family involved in innate immunity against pathogens.