Viral Peptides · Viral / antiviral research peptide · SIVM-001
SIVmac251 (gp140) Fragment (171-190) [Cys]
- Drug class
- Viral / antiviral research peptide
- Status
- Research use only
- Catalog code
- SIVM-001
- Also known as
- SIVM-001
- Reviewed
- 2026-06-01 · Kindr Health Clinical Team
What SIVmac251 (gp140) Fragment (171-190) [Cys] is studied for
- Viral fusion and entry-inhibitor screening
- Viral protease activity and inhibitor discovery
- Antigenic-epitope mapping and vaccine research
- Structure–activity relationship (SAR) on viral surface proteins
Mechanism of action
SIVmac251 (gp140) Fragment (171-190) [Cys] sits within the Viral Peptides research class (CPC reference SIVM-001). Viral peptides map to functional regions of viral proteins — fusion peptides, receptor-binding domains, protease cleavage sites, and immunodominant epitopes — enabling targeted studies of entry, replication, and immune recognition. Investigators typically incorporate SIVmac251 (gp140) Fragment (171-190) [Cys] as a reference standard, tool ligand, or substrate in the assay contexts listed above. Pseudovirus entry, plaque-reduction, protease-activity, and ELISA readouts.
Frequently asked questions
What is SIVmac251 (gp140) Fragment (171-190) [Cys]?
SIVmac251 (gp140) Fragment (171-190) [Cys] (CPC catalog code SIVM-001) is a synthetic viral / antiviral research peptide in the viral peptides category. It is provided as a lyophilized ~1 mg vial for in-vitro research use only.
What is SIVmac251 (gp140) Fragment (171-190) [Cys] studied for?
Published and internal research programs use SIVmac251 (gp140) Fragment (171-190) [Cys] as a reference standard in viral peptides workflows — for example, viral fusion and entry-inhibitor screening and viral protease activity and inhibitor discovery. Human clinical evidence is not established.
Is SIVmac251 (gp140) Fragment (171-190) [Cys] FDA-approved for human use?
No. SIVmac251 (gp140) Fragment (171-190) [Cys] is a research-grade reference peptide and is not approved by the FDA or any national regulator for human or veterinary therapeutic use. It is offered exclusively for in-vitro laboratory research and does not ship to the United States for consumer use.
How is SIVmac251 (gp140) Fragment (171-190) [Cys] typically used in the lab?
In a viral peptides workflow, SIVmac251 (gp140) Fragment (171-190) [Cys] is reconstituted in sterile buffer or DMSO (solubility-dependent) and applied in the researcher's chosen assay format. Pseudovirus entry, plaque-reduction, protease-activity, and ELISA readouts.
How should SIVmac251 (gp140) Fragment (171-190) [Cys] be stored?
Store lyophilized at −20 °C under BSL-appropriate conditions where required. Follow your institution's standard operating procedures for handling synthetic peptides.
Where does the SIVmac251 (gp140) Fragment (171-190) [Cys] product page point to?
This kindr reference page mirrors CPC Scientific's catalog metadata for SIVM-001. The upstream reference sheet — including sequence, purity, MW, and application notes where published — is linked from the buy panel. All orders placed on kindr Peptides ship internationally under research-use terms only.
What quality specifications apply to SIVmac251 (gp140) Fragment (171-190) [Cys]?
Research-grade peptides in the CPC catalog are synthesized by solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS), purified by preparative RP-HPLC, and characterized by analytical HPLC and mass spectrometry. Typical purity is ≥95%; certificate of analysis is available on request.
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