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CPF-7 (Caerulein precursor fragment) is an insulin-releasing peptide that stimulates the release of insulin. CPF-7 can induce epithelial-mesenchymal transition by upregulating Snai1 expression in PANC-1 ductal cells. CPF-7 also induces exocrine plasticity by upregulating Ngn3 expression. CPF-7 can be used in the research of type 2 diabetes[1][2].

[1] Heydari M, et al. Differentiation of PANC-1 ductal cells to β-like cells via cellular GABA modulation by Magainin and CPF-7 peptides. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2022 Feb 1;597:128-133. DOI:10.1016/j.bbrc.2022.01.126
[2] Srinivasan D, et al. Caerulein precursor fragment (CPF) peptides from the skin secretions of Xenopus laevis and Silurana epitropicalis are potent insulin-releasing agents. Biochimie. 2013 Feb;95(2):429-35. DOI:10.1016/j.biochi.2012.10.026