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. Rat and mouse ghrelin differ from that of human (Cat. No. 494126) by only two amino acids.
Warning
Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)
Sequence
H-Gly-Ser-Ser(Octanoyl)-Phe-Leu-Ser-Pro-Glu-His-Gln-Lys-Ala-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
Ukkola, O. 2009. Curr. Protein Pept. Sci.10, 2.
Kojima, M., et al. 1999. Nature402, 656.
Legal Information
CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
- UPC:
- 51183107
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- 3-5 Days
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- MPN:
- 494127-100UG