Ghrelin/Obestatin Native Protein

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Ghrelin/Obestatin Native Protein Summary

• Description: Synthetic Ghrelin/Obestatin
  
  

  Source:Synthetic
  Amino Acid Sequence:(Q9UBU3) - GS(X)FLSPEHQRVQQRKESKKPPAKLQPR X = serine modified

• Source: Synthetic
• Protein/Peptide Type: Native Protein
• Gene: GHRL

Applications/Dilutions

• Dilutions:
  • ELISA
  • Western Blot
• Application Notes: Biological activity of ghrelin has not been established. The peptide can be used in ELISA, as a positive control in Western blot analysis, or as a blocking peptide to block antibody activity.
• Theoretical MW: 3.374 kDa.
  Disclaimer note: The observed molecular weight of the protein may vary from the listed predicted molecular weight due to post translational modifications, post translation cleavages, relative charges, and other experimental factors.

Packaging, Storage & Formulations

• Storage: Store at -20C. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.
• Buffer: Lyophilized peptide
• Concentration: Lyoph
• Reconstitution Instructions: Reconstitute in PBS containing at least 0.1% BSA to a concentration of 1.0 mg/ml.

Alternate Names for Ghrelin/Obestatin Native Protein

• appetite-regulating hormone
• ghrelin
• ghrelin/obestatin preprohormone
• ghrelin/obestatin prepropeptide
• Ghrelin/Obestatin
• Growth hormone secretagogue
• Growth hormone-releasing peptide
• Motilin-related peptide
• MTLRPgrowth hormone secretagogue receptor ligand
• obestatin
• Protein M46

Background

Ghrelin ('ghre' is the Proto-Indo-European root of the word 'grow') has been identified as the endogenous ligand for the GHS-R (growth hormone secretagogues receptor). Ghrelin is expressed in the stomach, small and large intestines, and brain regions that are involved in the regulation of food intake. Both ghrelin and GHS-R expression is also detected in the heart, suggesting that Ghrelin might have some cardiovascular effects. Ghrelin administration stimulates GH secretion but also causes weight gain by increase food intake. Mature human and rat Ghrelin (28 a.a.) are produced from a 117 amino acid precursor. Ghrelin has an unusual modification at Ser3 residue that is n-octanoylated and is essential for biological activity. Ghrelin is the first known example of a bioactive peptide modified by an acyl acid

Limitations

This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. Peptides and proteins are guaranteed for 3 months from date of receipt.

Bioinformatics

• Gene Symbol: GHRL