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PNC-27: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes
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TL;DR
PNC-27 is a synthetic research peptide joining a p53-derived segment to a membrane-binding leader sequence, studied in cancer cell biology. Reference notes.
Facts Index
| Fact ID | Category | Entity | Attribute | Value | Source |
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| pnc-27:title | identity | PNC-27: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | title | PNC-27: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/pnc-27) (evidence) |
| pnc-27:published | identity | PNC-27: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | published | 2026-08-15 | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/pnc-27) (evidence) |
| pnc-27:author | identity | PNC-27: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | author | Preppin' Peppers Editorial Team | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/pnc-27) (evidence) |
| pnc-27:topics | identity | PNC-27: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | topics | research, Research-only | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/pnc-27) (evidence) |
| pnc-27:summary | content | PNC-27: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | summary | PNC-27 is a synthetic research peptide joining a p53-derived segment to a membrane-binding leader sequence, studied in cancer cell biology. Reference notes. | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/pnc-27) (evidence) |
| pnc-27:section-1 | content | PNC-27: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | What it is | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/pnc-27) (evidence) |
| pnc-27:section-2 | content | PNC-27: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | PNC-27 | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/pnc-27) (evidence) |
| pnc-27:section-3 | content | PNC-27: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | What it is | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/pnc-27) (evidence) |
| pnc-27:section-4 | content | PNC-27: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | Research context and categorization | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/pnc-27) (evidence) |
| pnc-27:section-5 | content | PNC-27: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | Status | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/pnc-27) (evidence) |
| pnc-27:section-6 | content | PNC-27: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | Reconstitution notes (general) | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/pnc-27) (evidence) |
| pnc-27:section-7 | content | PNC-27: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | Dilution and handling notes (compound-specific) | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/pnc-27) (evidence) |
| pnc-27:section-8 | content | PNC-27: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | Handling and storage | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/pnc-27) (evidence) |
| pnc-27:section-9 | content | PNC-27: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | Related reading | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/pnc-27) (evidence) |
| pnc-27:section-10 | content | PNC-27: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | Tools and supplies | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/pnc-27) (evidence) |
| pnc-27:section-12 | content | PNC-27: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | section | What the research community gets wrong about PNC-27 | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/pnc-27) (evidence) |
| pnc-27:product-gansulin-metal-peptide-pen | products | PNC-27: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | references product | Gansulin Pen ยท Reusable Click-Dial, 3 ml (1-60 Units) | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/pnc-27) (evidence) |
| pnc-27:product-gansulin-3ml-cartridge | products | PNC-27: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | references product | Gansulin-Compatible 3 ml Glass Cartridge for Pens (10-Pack) | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/pnc-27) (evidence) |
| pnc-27:source-pubmed-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov | source | PNC-27: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | cites | Sarafraz-Yazdi et al., Biomedicines 2022: PNC-27, a Chimeric p53-Penetratin Peptide Binds to HDM-2 in a p53 Peptide-like Structure, Induces Selective Membrane-Pore Formation and Leads to Cancer Cell Lysis - pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/pnc-27) (evidence) |
| pnc-27:source-pubmed-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov-2 | source | PNC-27: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | cites | Thadi et al., Anticancer Res 2020: Targeting Membrane HDM-2 by PNC-27 Induces Necrosis in Leukemia Cells But Not in Normal Hematopoietic Cells - pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/pnc-27) (evidence) |
| pnc-27:source-pubmed-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov-3 | source | PNC-27: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | cites | Sarafraz-Yazdi et al., Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2010: Anticancer peptide PNC-27 adopts an HDM-2-binding conformation and kills cancer cells by binding to HDM-2 in their membranes - pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/pnc-27) (evidence) |
| pnc-27:source-pubmed-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov-4 | source | PNC-27: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | cites | Pincus et al., Curr Pharm Des 2011: Anti-cancer peptides from ras-p21 and p53 proteins - pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/pnc-27) (evidence) |
| pnc-27:source-pubmed-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov-5 | source | PNC-27: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | cites | Sookraj et al., Cancer Chemother Pharmacol 2010: The anti-cancer peptide, PNC-27, induces tumor cell lysis as the intact peptide - pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/pnc-27) (evidence) |
| pnc-27:source-pmc-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov | source | PNC-27: Reference Overview and Reconstitution Notes | cites | Pincus et al., Biomedicines 2024: Poptosis or Peptide-Induced Transmembrane Pore Formation: A Novel Way to Kill Cancer Cells without Affecting Normal Cells - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov | Lab article (https://www.preppinpeppers.com/blogs/the-lab/pnc-27) (evidence) |
FAQ
- What is PNC-27 and how does it work in lab research?
- PNC-27 is a synthetic peptide combining a p53 protein segment with a membrane-anchoring leader. Researchers propose it binds HDM-2 on cancer cell membranes, causing cell lysis in lab models. All findings are preclinical only.
- Is PNC-27 FDA-approved or legal for human use?
- No. PNC-27 is strictly research-only, not FDA-approved, and has zero human clinical trial data. Its safety and efficacy in humans are entirely unknown. It is not approved for any human or veterinary application.
- How is lyophilized PNC-27 reconstituted for laboratory use?
- PNC-27 lyophilized powder is reconstituted by slowly introducing bacteriostatic water into the vial using a reconstitution pen, then gently swirling until dissolved. The resulting solution is for in-vitro lab use only.