Phe-Met-Arg-Phe amide trifluoroacetate structure
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Common Name | Phe-Met-Arg-Phe amide trifluoroacetate | ||
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CAS Number | 159237-99-7 | Molecular Weight | 826.81 | |
Density | N/A | Boiling Point | N/A | |
Molecular Formula | C33H44F6N8O8S | Melting Point | N/A | |
MSDS | N/A | Flash Point | N/A |
Use of Phe-Met-Arg-Phe amide trifluoroacetatePhe-Met-Arg-Phe amide trifluoroacetate is an activator of K+ current, with ED50 of 23 nM in the peptidergic caudodorsal neurons. |
Name | Phe-Met-Arg-Phe amide trifluoroacetate |
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Description | Phe-Met-Arg-Phe amide trifluoroacetate is an activator of K+ current, with ED50 of 23 nM in the peptidergic caudodorsal neurons. |
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ED50: 23 nM (K+ current)[1] |
In Vitro | In the molluscan central nervous system, Phe-Met-Arg-Phe amide (FMRFa) acts on K+ channels in sensory, motor-, and neuroendocrine neurones. Phe-Met-Arg-Phe amide activates a novel K+ current that is characterized by a combined voltage- and receptor-dependent gating mechanism, with both factors being necessary for opening of the channels[1]. Phe-Met-Arg-Phe amide (1 μM) significantly inhibits glucose stimulated (300 mg/dL) insulin release (p<0.005) and somatostatin release (p<0.01) from the isolated perfused pancreas. Phe-Met-Arg-Phe amide (FMRF-NH2) (1 and 10 μM) is without effect on glucagon secretion, either in low glucose (50 mg/dL), high glucose (300 mg/dL), or during arginine stimulation (5 mM)[2]. |
In Vivo | Phe-Met-Arg-Phe amide (FMRFamide) stimulates growth hormone secretion in conscious OVX rats. The presence of Phe-Met-Arg-Phe amide-like immunoreactivity in neuronal elements in the hypothalamus suggested a role for this in the hypothalamic control of the anterior pituitary function. The injection of 200 ng (313.8 picomoles) of FMRFamide (in 2 uL) produces a significantly increased plasma GH 15 min after injection. The GH-increasing effect of 400-800 ng (627-1255 picomoles) of FMRFamide is already developed after 5 min and lasted up to 30 min[3]. |
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Molecular Formula | C33H44F6N8O8S |
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Molecular Weight | 826.81 |
Storage condition | -20°C |