Beta-Amyloid (16-22)

Product Name: Beta-Amyloid (16-22)

Sequence One Letter Code: KLVFFAE

Sequence Three Letter Code: H-Lys-Leu-Val-Phe-Phe-Ala-Glu-OH

Chemical Formula:C43H64N8O10

Molecular Weight: 853.1

Purity: ≥ 95%

Form: Lyophilized

Storage Conditions: - 20 °C

Source / Species: human

Conjugation: Unconjugated

Code Nacres: NA.26

Application: Beta-Amyloid (16–22) is a short heptapeptide fragment of the amyloid-β sequence containing two aromatic phenylalanine residues that are critical for peptide self-assembly. Despite its minimal length, this fragment readily forms characteristic amyloid fibrils in vitro, making it a powerful simplified model for studying amyloidogenesis. Research using Beta-Amyloid (16–22) has provided important insights into aromatic stacking, π–π interactions, fibril stability, and amyloid formation mechanisms. This peptide is widely used in biophysical, structural, computational, and neurodegeneration research focused on peptide aggregation and amyloid-related disease mechanisms.