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PNC-27

Full name
PNC-27 (p53-derived membrane-disrupting peptide)
Mechanism
Peptide containing a p53-derived domain plus a membrane-resident-peptide segment; reported preclinically to selectively form membrane pores in cancer cells expressing HDM-2 at the membrane, causing necrosis.
Half-life
not characterised in humans
Administration
in vitro / animal models (research)
Typical dosage*
low: research-defined · typical: no established human dose · high: unknown
Researched for
anticancer mechanism research (preclinical/in vitro)
Reported side effects
no human safety data, membrane-disrupting mechanism — non-trivial theoretical toxicity
Interactions
not characterised
Commonly combined
research compound; no human protocols
Scheduling
🇦🇺 AUNot ARTG-registered; research
🇺🇸 USNot FDA-approved
🇬🇧 UKNot licensed
Regulatory status
Preclinical anticancer research compound. No human safety/efficacy data. Not a treatment. Not approved.

*Doses are commonly-reported figures from public sources, not a recommendation. Educational only.

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Studies (8)

YearTitle / venueSource
2025HDM-2-Targeting Peptide PNC-27 Kills Cervical Cancer Cells but not Normal Cervical Cells
Annals of clinical and laboratory science · preclinical
PMID 40750238
2024Anti-Cancer Peptide PNC-27 Kills Cancer Cells by Unique Interactions with Plasma Membrane-Bound hdm-2 and with Mitochondrial Membranes Causing Mitochondrial Disruption
Annals of clinical and laboratory science · preclinical
PMID 38802154
2022PNC-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
Biomedicines · preclinical
PMID 35625682
2022Conjugated PNC-27 peptide/PEI-superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) as a double targeting agent for early cancer diagnosis: In vitro study
Iranian journal of basic medical sciences · preclinical
PMID 36311203
2020Targeting Membrane HDM-2 by PNC-27 Induces Necrosis in Leukemia Cells But Not in Normal Hematopoietic Cells
Anticancer research · preclinical
PMID 32878773
2017Synergy between Paclitaxel and Anti-Cancer Peptide PNC-27 in the Treatment of Ovarian Cancer
Annals of clinical and laboratory science · preclinical
PMID 28667027
2014The anti-cancer peptide, PNC-27, induces tumor cell necrosis of a poorly differentiated non-solid tissue human leukemia cell line that depends on expression of HDM-2 in the plasma membrane of these cells
Annals of clinical and laboratory science · preclinical
PMID 25117093
2010The anti-cancer peptide, PNC-27, induces tumor cell lysis as the intact peptide
Cancer chemotherapy and pharmacology · preclinical
PMID 20182728

Questions (9)

What is PNC-27?

PNC-27 (PNC-27 (p53-derived membrane-disrupting peptide)). Peptide containing a p53-derived domain plus a membrane-resident-peptide segment; reported preclinically to selectively form membrane pores in cancer cells expressing HDM-2 at the membrane, causing necrosis.

What is PNC-27 used for?

Commonly discussed uses: anticancer mechanism research (preclinical/in vitro). The evidence base is largely preclinical (animal/in-vitro); published randomised human clinical trials are lacking or absent. Note: most uses are not approved indications.

How does PNC-27 work?

Mechanism: Peptide containing a p53-derived domain plus a membrane-resident-peptide segment; reported preclinically to selectively form membrane pores in cancer cells expressing HDM-2 at the membrane, causing necrosis.

Is PNC-27 safe?

Reported considerations: no human safety data, membrane-disrupting mechanism — non-trivial theoretical toxicity. The evidence base is largely preclinical (animal/in-vitro); published randomised human clinical trials are lacking or absent. Preclinical anticancer research compound. No human safety/efficacy data. Not a treatment. Not approved. This is not a safety endorsement; safety data for unapproved compounds is incomplete.

What is the typical dose of PNC-27?

Commonly cited ranges (educational reference, not a recommendation): low research-defined, typical no established human dose, high unknown. Administration: in vitro / animal models (research). Half-life: not characterised in humans.

Is PNC-27 legal in Australia?

Australian status: Not ARTG-registered; research. Preclinical anticancer research compound. No human safety/efficacy data. Not a treatment. Not approved. General regulatory context: most active peptides are Schedule 4 and require a prescription; import via the Personal Importation Scheme requires a valid Australian prescription for prescription-only goods.

How do you store PNC-27?

Reconstitution/storage reference: research-defined; storage: frozen aliquots.

What is PNC-27 commonly stacked with?

Commonly discussed combinations (anecdotal for unapproved compounds): research compound; no human protocols. Stacking increases interaction/safety uncertainty.