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PNC-27

THE CANCER TERMINATOR

HDM-2 Binding Peptide

PNC-27 is a synthetic peptide designed to selectively kill cancer cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed. It works by binding to HDM-2, a protein that cancer cells overexpress on their surface, and then forming pores in their membranes. This liberates the p53 tumor suppressor, allowing it to trigger cancer cell death. It's being researched for various cancers.

PNC-27
PNC-27
PNC-27

PNC-27 Evidence Snapshot

How these guides are reviewed
Regulatory status
Not FDA approved · research use only
Dosing guidance
Reviewed by our clinical team
Linked evidence
2 research sources
Content updated
Aug 28, 2026

Dose and schedule recommendations shown below come from The Peptide App Clinical Team. Research links are provided so readers can inspect the supporting evidence directly. Review the sources.

Quick Answers About PNC-27

Is PNC-27 FDA approved?

No. This profile records PNC-27 as not FDA approved and for research use only.

More context

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What dose does The Peptide App Clinical Team recommend for PNC-27?

Dose: 250 mcg daily (research protocol).

More context

Schedule: daily. Cycle: 6 weeks on, 8 weeks off. This is clinical-team guidance for reference and does not replace individualized instructions from a licensed clinician.

What research supports this PNC-27 guide?

This guide links to 2 curated or current research sources.

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Studied Effects & Mechanisms

HDM-2 Binding

Binds to HDM-2 protein overexpressed on cancer cells

p53 Liberation

Frees p53 tumor suppressor to activate apoptosis

Membrane Pores

Forms channels in cancer cell membranes causing necrosis

Selectivity

Spares healthy cells lacking HDM-2 overexpression

A joined p53-derived research construct

PNC-27 joins residues 12 through 26 of the p53 protein to a membrane-penetrating leader sequence at its C-terminal end. The original 2001 study compared this construct with other p53-derived peptides carrying different segments. The joined domains explain its description as a chimeric peptide; the construct is not full-length p53.

[Kanovsky and colleagues, p53-derived peptide design, 2001](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC60072/)

Who is this for

Those exploring adjunctive cancer therapies
Those with cancers overexpressing HDM-2
Anyone researching selective anti-cancer peptides

Further listening

1 recording

Research-Market Price Snapshot

A compact market signal for this profile. The dedicated pricing page owns vendor, vial-size, and price-per-mg comparisons.

Updated Oct 5, 2026

Vendors
33
Listings
38
Observed range
$35–$280
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Market evidence

PNC-27 product testing and COAs

Current certificates are on file for 12 of 35 vendors tracked in the PNC-27 market. Research on this page describes the molecule. Vendor certificates concern particular market samples or batches; they do not change the research evidence or establish clinical safety, sterility, or suitability for use.

PNC-27 Research

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