General description
The 28-amino acid n-octanoylated (at ser3) natural peptidyl ligand for the growth hormone secretagogue receptor 1a (GHSR1a). Ghrelin is secreted predominantly in the stomach and stimulates growth hormone release from the pituitary gland.
Packaging
Yes
Warning
Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)
Sequence
H-Gly-Ser-Ser(n-Octanoyl)-Phe-Leu-Ser-Pro-Glu-His-Gln-Arg-Val-Gln-Gln-Arg-Lys-Glu-Ser-Lys-Lys-Pro-Pro-Ala-Lys-Leu-Gln-Pro-Arg-OH
Physical form
Supplied as a trifluoroacetate salt.
Reconstitution
Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.
Other Notes
Kojima, M. 2008. Regul. Pept.145, 2.
Wu, J.T., and Kral, J.G. 2004. Ann. Surg.239, 464
Kojima, M., et al. 1999. Nature402, 656.
Legal Information
CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Molecular Weight: 3370.86. Empirical Formula: C149H249N47O42. Quality Level: 100. Assay: ≥. 95% (HPLC). form: solid. manufacturer/tradename: Calbiochem®. . storage condition: OK to freeze, desiccated (hygroscopic). color: white. solubility: water: 1 . mg/mL. shipped in: ambient. storage temp.: 2-8°C. Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids. WGK: WGK 3. Flash Point(F): Not applicable. Flash Point(C): Not applicable.- UPC:
- 51183107
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- 3-5 Days
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- MPN:
- 494126-100UG
