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Ghrelin (human)

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Ghrelin (human)
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Description: Endogenous ghrelin receptor agonist

Purity: ≥95%

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Biological Activity

Ghrelin (human) is an endogenous agonist peptide for the ghrelin receptor (GHS-R1a). Produced mainly by the stomach, it stimulates release of growth hormone from the pituitary gland in vitro and in vivo, and regulates feeding, growth and energy production.

Technical Data

M.Wt:
3370.9
Formula:
C149H249N47O42
Sequence:
GSSFLSPEHQRVQQRKESKKPPAKLQPR

(Modifications: Ser-3 = Ser(n-octanoyl))

Solubility:
Soluble to 2 mg/ml in water
Purity:
≥95%
Storage:
Store at -20°C
CAS No:
258279-04-8

The technical data provided above is for guidance only. For batch specific data refer to the Certificate of Analysis.
Tocris products are intended for laboratory research use only, unless stated otherwise.

Additional Information

Licensing Caveats:
This peptide is distributed under license from Dr. Kangawa

Background References

  1. Devil's Claw to suppress appetite--ghrelin receptor modulation potential of a Harpagophytum procumbens root extract.
    Torres-Fuentes C, Theeuwes W, McMullen M, McMullen A, Dinan T, Cryan J, Schellekens H
    PLoS ONE, 2014;9(7):e103118.
  2. Ghrelin: an orexigenic and somatotrophic signal from the stomach.
    Inu
    Nat.Rev.Neurosci., 2001;2:551
  3. Ghrelin is growth-hormone-releasing acylated peptide from stomach.
    Kojima et al.
    Nature, 1999;402:656
  4. In vivo and in vitro effects of ghrelin/motilin-related peptide on GH secretion in the rat.
    Tolle et al.
    Neuroendocrinology, 2001;73:54

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Citations for Ghrelin (human)

The citations listed below are publications that use Tocris products. Selected citations for Ghrelin (human) include:

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  1. Ghrelin's effects on food motivation in rats are not limited to palatable foods.
    Authors: Bake Et al.
    J Neuroendocrinol  2018;:e12665
  2. Acute ghrelin changes food preference from a high-fat diet to chow during binge-like eating in rodents.
    Authors: Bake Et al.
    J Neuroendocrinol  2017;29
  3. Acylated and desacyl ghrelin stimulate lipid accumulation in human visceral adipocytes.
    Authors: Rodríguez Et al.
    Sci Signal  2009;33:541

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