Name
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IRBP, Interphotoreceptor Retinoid Binding Protein Fragment
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Other Name
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IRBP
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Sequence (Single letter abbreviations)
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SGIPYIISYLHPGNTILHVD
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Sequence(Three letter abbreviations)
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{Ser}{Gly}{Ile}{Pro}{Tyr}{Ile}{Ile}{Ser}{Tyr}{Leu}{His}{Pro}{Gly}{Asn}{Thr}{Ile}{Leu}{His}{Val}{Asp}
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Basic description
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This 20-residue peptide, a major pathogenic T-cell epitope (161–180), is present in the first homologous repeat of the interphotoreceptor retinoid binding protein peptide (IRBP). It has been shown to induce posterior uveitis (EAU).
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The molecular weight
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2209.500
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Chemical formula
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C103H157N25O29
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The purity
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> 95%
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Storage conditions
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Store the peptide at -20°C.
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Reference
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Karabekian, Z. et al. Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 46, 3769 (2005).
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