Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10800585 Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - General Subjects 2013 7 Pages PDF
Abstract
► p38α, an inflammatory MAP kinase plays an important role in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC). ► A tetrapeptide, VWCS was designed and synthesized against the ATP binding site of the p38 α kinase. ► The peptide VWCS showed an efficient interaction with the ATP binding site as determined by the KD and IC50 value. ► VWCS also exhibited anti-cancerous activity and induced apoptosis.
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