Crustacean Cardioactive Peptide (CCAP)

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The crustacean cardioactive peptide (CCAP) is a potent cardioexcitatory substance, originally identified in the pericardial organs of the shore crab, Carcinus means. It also modulates the neuronal activity in other arthropods. Crustacean cardioactive peptide (CCAP) is a modulator of oviduct contractions in Locusta migratoria.

Cat. No.	RP10572
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Description

The crustacean cardioactive peptide (CCAP) is a potent cardioexcitatory substance, originally identified in the pericardial organs of the shore crab, Carcinus means. It also modulates the neuronal activity in other arthropods. Crustacean cardioactive peptide (CCAP) is a modulator of oviduct contractions in Locusta migratoria.

Overview

Sequence	{PRO}{PHE}{CYS}{ASN}{ALA}{PHE}{THR}{GLY}{CYS}
Sequence Shortening	PFCNAFTGC
Molecular Formula	C₄₂H₅₆N₁₀O₁₂S₂
Disulfide Bridge	Cys³-Cys⁹
Molecular Weight	957.1

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Properties

Purity	> 95%
Format Bridge	3-9
Storage	Store the peptide at -20°C. Keep container tightly closed.

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Citations

1. Timothy D. Tayler, et al. A Neuropeptide Circuit That Coordinates Sperm Transfer And Copulation Duration In Drosophila. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. (2012-12)