Neuroactive

P021 (P21)

P021 / P21 peptide / CNTF-derived mimetic

Molecular format
CNTF-derived peptide mimetic

CNTF-derived peptide mimetic

Research contextPredominantly preclinical

Read the linked studies for their methods and limitations.

A neurotrophic peptide mimetic studied in a transgenic mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease.

Family
Neurotrophic peptidomimetic
Research frame
Experimental neurotrophic signaling
Molecular format
CNTF-derived peptide mimetic

Read the evidence

The cited results are preclinical. Changes in mouse cognition, neurogenesis or pathology do not establish human disease modification.

Resolve the identity

P021 is not the cell-cycle protein p21. Require the original chemical specification rather than relying on the short market name.