Hexapeptide-10

This peptide corresponds to residues 2099-2104 of the laminin α1 chain. It has been shown to modulate tumor invasion, metastasis and angiogenesis. It also induced the synthesis of prostaglandin E2, interstitial collagenase, and gelatinase B in monocyte cell cultures. Laminin fragments containing the SIKVAV sequence may contribute to the inflammatory response at sites of wound healing. They may also play a role in the excessive induction of metalloproteinases in chronic inflammatory lesions.