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Human CMV pp65 (495-503)

Reference sheet · Viral Peptides · CPC catalog code HCMV-001

Identity

Name
Human CMV pp65 (495-503)
Catalog code
HCMV-001
Category
Viral Peptides

Physicochemical properties

Sequence
H-Asn-Leu-Val-Pro-Met-Val-Ala-Thr-Val-OH
One-letter
NLVPMVATV
Residues
9 amino acids
Molecular formula
C42H74N10O12S computed from sequence
Molecular weight
943.17 g/mol average mass, free peptide, computed
Net charge (pH 7)
0 (0 basic / 0 acidic)
Hydrophobic residues
78%
Cysteine present
No

Composition figures above are derived arithmetically from the published sequence for the unmodified free peptide. Salt forms (commonly trifluoroacetate or acetate), amidation, and other modifications shift the observed mass — always reconcile against the current lot certificate of analysis.

Reconstitution reference

Volumes for a 1 mg vial of Human CMV pp65 (495-503) at common working concentrations. Add solvent slowly down the vial wall and swirl — do not vortex or shake.

10 mg/mL
0.1 mL diluent per 1 mg
5 mg/mL
0.2 mL diluent per 1 mg
2 mg/mL
0.5 mL diluent per 1 mg
1 mg/mL
1 mL diluent per 1 mg

Handling, storage & reconstitution

Upstream storage
-20 ± 5 °C

General guidance for this class

Reference standards in the Viral Peptides class are typically shipped as lyophilized powder and stored desiccated at −20 °C protected from light. Once reconstituted in bacteriostatic water or the assay-appropriate buffer, aliquot and store at −80 °C to minimize freeze–thaw cycles. Confirm handling requirements against your institutional biosafety and radiation protocols before use.

Mechanism & research applications

Human CMV pp65 (495-503) sits within the Viral Peptides research class (CPC reference HCMV-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 Human CMV pp65 (495-503) as a reference standard, tool ligand, or substrate in the assay contexts listed above. Pseudovirus entry, plaque-reduction, protease-activity, and ELISA readouts.

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

Frequently asked

What is Human CMV pp65 (495-503)?

Human CMV pp65 (495-503) (CPC catalog code HCMV-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 Human CMV pp65 (495-503) studied for?

Published and internal research programs use Human CMV pp65 (495-503) 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 Human CMV pp65 (495-503) FDA-approved for human use?

No. Human CMV pp65 (495-503) 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 Human CMV pp65 (495-503) typically used in the lab?

In a viral peptides workflow, Human CMV pp65 (495-503) 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.

Sources

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Research use only. The peptides referenced on this page are supplied to qualified laboratories for in-vitro or non-human research. They are not drugs, foods, cosmetics, or dietary supplements, are not for human consumption, and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Physicochemical values shown here are transcribed from the cited upstream reference sheet(s); confirm with your own certificate of analysis before use.