Glatiramer Acetate
Random Copolymer of L-Alanine, L-Glutamic Acid, L-Lysine, and L-Tyrosine Acetate
N/A Amino Acids · MW: Variable; ~4,700–9,000 Da
Amino Acids
N/A
Molecular Weight
Variable; ~4,700–9,000 Da
Half-life
Hours to days
Research Score
4.9
Studies
3000
Storage
Store lyophilized at -20°C, reconstituted at 2-8°C
What is Glatiramer Acetate?
A well-known peptide-based immunomodulator originally developed as a myelin-mimetic polymer. It is widely studied in autoimmune disease research, especially for its immune-shifting effects in multiple sclerosis.
Key Benefits & Mechanisms
immune tolerance support
Th1/Th2 immune shifting
autoimmune modulation
anti-inflammatory signaling
Research Summary
Glatiramer acetate has extensive literature in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, where it is used to shift immune activity away from pro-inflammatory pathways. It remains one of the best-studied peptide-based immunomodulators and a benchmark compound for autoimmunity research.
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