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Effects of short peptides on thymocyte blast transformation and signal transduction along the sphingomyelin pathway
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This mouse study examined the synthetic peptides Vilon (Lys-Glu), Epithalon (Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly), and Cortagen (Ala-Glu-Asp-Pro) on thymocyte blast transformation and the sphingomyelin signal transduction pathway. Vilon produced the most pronounced comitogenic response on thymocyte proliferation and modulated the comitogenic activity of interleukin-1b. Epithalon produced a smaller comitogenic response, while Cortagen produced none. Vilon also showed a greater stimulatory association with sphingomyelinase activity in thymocyte membranes than Epithalon or Cortagen.
Abstract
Immunomodulating effects of synthetic peptides Vilon (Lys-Glu), Epithalon (Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly), and Cortagen (Ala-Glu-Asp-Pro) and possible involvement of the sphingomyelin signal transduction pathway in their effects in mouse thymocytes were studied. Vilon produced the most potent comitogenic effect on thymocyte proliferation and modulated comitogenic activity of interleukin-1b. Epithalon was less potent, while Cortagen produced no such effects. Vilon produced a more pronounced stimulatory effect on sphingomyelinase activity in mouse thymocyte membranes compared to Epithalon and Cortagen.
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