Product name: Ghrelin

Synonyms: Appetite-regulating hormone,Growth hormone-releasing peptide,Motilin-related peptide,Ghrelin-28

Sequence: GSSFLSPEHQRVQQRKESKKPPAKLQPR

Modifications: S3 O-decanoyl

Purity: 95% by HPLC

Counter ion: Trifluoacetate

Format: Lyophilized powder

Description: Ghrelin, the endogenous ligand for growth hormone secretagogue receptor 1a (GHS-R1a), stimulates food intake in mammals centrally and peripherally. Ghrelin has a multiplicity of physiological functions, affecting GH release, food intake, energy and glucose homeostasis, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, pulmonary and immune function, cell proliferation and differentiation and bone physiology. 

Uniprot ID: Q9UBU3

Usage: For Scientific Research Use Only, Not for Human Use.

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Peptides 29(2008):1255-1270

Endocr Relat Cancer 1 June 2009: 599-611.

Journal of International Medical Research 1 May 2009: 757-765.

J Biochem 1 February 2012: 119-128.