MK-12
A 12-amino-acid midkine-derived peptide (KARYNAQCQETI) studied as a potential vital pulp therapy agent to promote reparative dentine formation.
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Regeneration
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A peptide signal for cartilage repair
In osteoarthritic human chondrocytes, a BMP7-derived peptide (p[63–82]) shifted gene expression toward collagen assembly pathways and increased glycosaminoglycan content. A repair-flavored signal in human cells, not a joint therapy yet.
A peptide that helps teeth lay down new dentine
Researchers carved a tiny 12–amino acid fragment from a tooth-development protein and found it promoted ‘reparative dentine’ formation in a rat pulp-capping model. Early, but a nice example of protein-to-peptide simplification.