Vesugen

Chemical & Structural Information

• CAS Number: 204271-66-9
• Peptide Sequence: Lys-Glu-Asp (KED)
• Molecular Formula: C15H26N4O8
• Molecular Weight: approximately 390.39 g/mol
• Structure: H-Lys-Glu-Asp-OH

What It Is

• Vesugen is a short three-amino-acid peptide, also called KED. It has been researched mainly in relation to
blood-vessel cells, cell renewal and age-related changes in tissue.

Research Focus

• Blood-vessel cells: Studies have examined Vesugen in endothelial cells, which form the inner lining of blood
vessels.
• Cell renewal: Experimental research has reported changes in Ki-67, a protein commonly used to study cell
growth and renewal.
• Gene activity: Researchers have explored whether KED can interact with DNA-related signalling and
influence how certain genes are switched on or off.
• Aging research: Vesugen has also been studied in models looking at age-related changes in vascular and
nervous-system biology.

How It Is Studied

• Most Vesugen research uses cell cultures, animal models and small human research studies. The main
interest is how the peptide may influence cell growth, tissue maintenance and gene regulation.

Glossary

• Endothelial cells: Cells that line the inside of blood vessels.
• Ki-67: A protein researchers use as a marker of cell growth.
• Gene expression: The process cells use to turn genetic instructions into proteins.
• Vascular: Relating to blood vessels and circulation.

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