[Tyr1]-Somatostatin

CAS: 59481-23-1

Ref. 3D-PSI-4038-V

Product Information

• Name: [Tyr1]-Somatostatin
• Synonyms: Tyr-Gly-Cys-Lys-Asn-Phe-Phe-Trp-Lys-Thr-Phe-Thr-Ser-Cys
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: This product contains disulfide bonds between Cys3-Cys14 can is suitable for use in radioimmunoassays. Somatostatin is a peptide hormone that is produced by the hypothalamus and inhibits the release of growth hormones, insulin, and glucagon. It is widely expressed throughout the body for example in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, hypothalamus, pancreas and the central nervous system. In the central nervous system somatostatin plays a role in neurotransmission modification and it has also demonstrated to be effective against a number of cancers such as squamous carcinoma.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 1,730 g/mol
• Formula: C₈₂H₁₀₈N₁₈O₂₀S₂
• Purity: Min. 95%