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PNC-27 Profile

Emerging

Anti-Cancer Peptide | p53-HDM-2 Disruptor

Overview

PNC-27 is an experimental anti-cancer peptide created by a supercomputer at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in 2000. It contains an HDM-2 binding domain from p53 (residues 12-26) linked to a cell-penetrating domain. The peptide selectively kills cancer cells by binding to HDM-2 (MDM2) expressed on cancer cell membranes, forming pores that cause cell necrosis. Critically, PNC-27 has no effect on normal cells because healthy cells don't express HDM-2 on their membranes. Research shows effectiveness against pancreatic cancer, breast cancer, leukemia, and melanoma.

Mechanism of Action

PNC-27 exploits a unique vulnerability of cancer cells: the presence of HDM-2 (human double minute 2, also called MDM2) on their cell surface. The peptide's p53 residues adopt a conformation that binds directly to membrane-bound HDM-2, inducing transmembrane pore formation. This causes rapid tumor cell necrosis (not apoptosis). Additionally, PNC-27 enters cancer cells and disrupts mitochondrial membranes. Normal cells lack surface HDM-2 expression and are completely spared.

Key Benefits

  • Selectively kills cancer cells only
  • No effect on normal healthy cells
  • Induces rapid cancer cell necrosis
  • Works on multiple cancer types
  • Unique membrane pore mechanism
  • Does not require p53 function in target cells
  • Eradicates tumors in mouse models
  • Spares human stem cells

Quick Stats

Typical Dose
Not established - preclinical research only
Frequency
Research protocols vary by study
Cycle Duration
Not established - no human clinical trials
Storage
Refrigerate at 2-8°C

Molecular Information

Molecular Weight
~3,500 Da
Type
Chimeric peptide
Half-Life
Less than 24 hours (requires daily dosing in studies)

Modifications

p53 binding domain (residues 12-26) Transmembrane-penetrating domain

Research Indications

The following information is derived from published scientific literature and is provided for educational and research reference purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. These peptides are not approved for human use and are sold exclusively for in-vitro laboratory research.

Pancreatic Cancer

Effective

PNC-27 shows selective cytotoxicity against pancreatic cancer cells in research.

Breast Cancer

Effective

Demonstrated effectiveness against breast cancer cell lines.

Leukemia

Effective

Induces necrosis of K-562 leukemia cells through HDM-2 binding.

Melanoma

Effective

Shows selective targeting of melanoma cells.

HDM-2 Expressing Tumors

Effective

Most effective against cancers with high membrane HDM-2 expression.

Tumor Selectivity Research

Moderate

Model compound for studying cancer-selective therapies.

Dosing Protocols

injectable

PNC-27 is currently in preclinical research stages. All dosing data comes from in vitro and animal model studies. No human dosing protocols have been approved. The peptide has shown tumor eradication in nude mice xenograft models.

Goal Dose Frequency Route
Research protocol Variable by study Research protocols IP or direct tumor injection (research)

Key Tips

  • Cancer cell selectivity
  • Spares normal cells
  • Promising preclinical results
Materials Needed
Sterile water or buffer Syringes Sterile work surface
Steps
  1. 1 Handle as research chemical
  2. 2 Reconstitute according to research protocol
  3. 3 Store reconstituted solution refrigerated
  4. 4 Use appropriate safety precautions

Peptide Interactions

Chemotherapy agents

Unknown

Potential for combination therapy being researched.

Other anti-cancer peptides

Unknown

Combination studies not yet published.

What to Expect

Hours

Binding to membrane HDM-2 begins

Hours-Days

Pore formation and cancer cell necrosis

Days-Weeks

Tumor reduction in animal models

Research ongoing

Human clinical trials not yet conducted

Side Effects & Safety

Common Side Effects

  • Limited data - primarily preclinical research
  • Generally well-tolerated in animal studies

Monitoring

  • Research compound - medical supervision essential
  • No human clinical trials completed

Stop Signs

  • Not applicable - not approved for human use

Contraindications

  • Not approved for human use
  • Experimental research peptide only
  • Cancers without membrane HDM-2 may not respond

Quality Checklist

Good Signs

  • White lyophilized powder
  • High purity (>95%)
  • Clear solution after reconstitution
  • Proper storage conditions

Warning Signs

  • Research chemical - limited quality standards
  • Not all cancers express membrane HDM-2

Bad Signs

  • Discoloration
  • Cloudy solution
  • Particulates visible

Research & References

Key References

  1. 2010

    Anticancer peptide PNC-27 adopts an HDM-2-binding conformation and kills cancer cells by binding to HDM-2 in their membranes

    PNAS

    PNC-27 binds membrane-bound HDM-2, inducing pore formation and cancer cell necrosis while sparing normal cells.

  2. 2024

    Anti-Cancer Peptide PNC-27 Kills Cancer Cells by Unique Interactions with Plasma Membrane-Bound hdm-2 and with Mitochondrial Membranes

    PubMed

    PNC-27 also enters cancer cells and disrupts mitochondrial membranes.

  3. 2014

    PNC-27 Induces Tumor Cell Necrosis of Leukemia Cells

    Annals of Clinical & Laboratory Science

    PNC-27 induces necrosis of K-562 leukemia cells lacking p53 through p53-independent pathway.

  4. 2022

    PNC-27, a Chimeric p53-Penetratin Peptide

    PubMed

    PNC-27 binds HDM-2 in p53 peptide-like structure, induces selective membrane-pore formation leading to cancer cell lysis.

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