Z-Gly-Gly-Arg-AMCacetate is a thrombase-specific fluorescent matrix used to detect thrombin production in platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and poor platelet plasma (PPP).
Arg-Gly-Asp-Ser is an integrin-binding sequence that inhibits integrin receptor function. It decreases systemic inflammation via inhibition of collagen-triggered activation of leukocytes and attenuates expression of inflammatory cytokines, MMP-9, and iNOS
Z-LLL-AMC is a fluorogenic substrate for the chymotrypsin-like activity of the 26S proteasome or 20S proteolytic core. Chymotrypsin-like activity can be quantified by fluorescent detection of free AMC (also known as 7-amino-4-methylcoumarin), which is excited at 340-360 nm and emits at 440-460 nm. Z-LLL-AMC is typically used in cell lysates after experimental treatment.
N-CBZ-Phe-Arg-AMC (Z-FR-AMC) is a substrate for serine proteases, including cathepsins, kallikrein, and plasmin. The substrate exhibits absorption emission at 330 390 nm (weak fluorescence), while the end product (AMC) shows absorption emission at 342 441 nm (strong fluorescence).
Z-Ala-Ala-Asn-AMC, also known as Cbz-Ala-Ala-Asn-AMC, serves as a substrate for legumain. The overexpression of legumain in 293 HEK-Leg cells results in efficient cleavage of Cbz-Ala-Ala-Asn-AMC.