iRGD Peptide
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Body Map
tumorstumor vasculaturetumor cellstumor tissue
Overview
iRGD is a cyclic peptide (CRGDKGPDC) that binds to integrins on tumor blood vessels and tumor cells, then undergoes proteolytic cleavage to expose a CendR motif that binds to neuropilin-1, triggering tissue penetration and enhanced drug delivery.
Primary Uses
Enhanced Tumor Drug Delivery
Increased Tumor Penetration
Enhance drug delivery to tumors
Protocol Reference
Route
Co-administration with drugs
Evidence
Clinical trials ongoing
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