Ghrelin, human

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Ghrelin is a circulating growth-hormone-releasing peptide. Ghrelin is derived from the stomach and stimulates food intake. Ghrelin is synthesized as a preprohormone, then proteolytically processed to yield a 28-amino acid peptide. Ghrelin is important in long-term control of food intake and body weight; circulating ghrelin at fasting concentrations may stimulate food intake.

Cat. No.	RP13422
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Description

Ghrelin is a circulating growth-hormone-releasing peptide. Ghrelin is derived from the stomach and stimulates food intake. Ghrelin is synthesized as a preprohormone, then proteolytically processed to yield a 28-amino acid peptide. Ghrelin is important in long-term control of food intake and body weight; circulating ghrelin at fasting concentrations may stimulate food intake.

Overview

Sequence	Gly-Ser-Ser(Octanoyl)-Phe-Leu-Ser-Pro-Glu-His-Gln-Arg-Val-Gl n-Gln-Arg-Lys-Glu-Ser-Lys-Lys-Pro-Pro-Ala-Lys-Leu-Gln-Pro-Ar g
Molecular Weight	3370.9

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Properties

Purity	> 95%
Solubility	1% acetic acid: 1 mg/ml
Storage	Storage at -20°C. Keep tightly closed.

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