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Sauvagine

≥97% (HPLC)

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C202H346N56O63S
CAS Number:
74434-59-6
Molecular Weight:
4599.31
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.32
MDL number:
MFCD00081983
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assay

≥97% (HPLC)

storage temp.

−20°C

InChI key

ILCVKEBXPLEGOY-ZLFMSJRASA-N

General description

Sauvagine is a polypeptide derived from the frog skin. It belongs to the CRH (corticotropin releasing factor) family. Sauvagine is made of 40 amino acids. It may also be found in the brain of mammals.

Biochem/physiol Actions

A peptide related to CRF and urotensin 1 that was first isolated from the skin of the frog Phyllomedusa sauvagei. Potent releaser of ACTH and β-endorphin from the anterior pituitary.
Sauvagine helps to liberate ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) from the pituitary cells of rat. It has several important functions in the cardiovascular, endocrine and renal systems.

Other Notes

Lyophilized from 0.1% TFA in H2O

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)

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