Increases cAMP levels in a dose-dependent manner (EC50=4.7nM). Increases tyrosine hydroxylase expression in chromaffin cells.
Synonyms
Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase Activating Polypeptide, HSDGIFTDSYSRYRKQMAVKKYLAAVL-NH₂
Sequence
H-His-Ser-Asp-Gly-Ile-Phe-Thr-Asp-Ser-Tyr-Ser-Arg-Tyr-Arg-Lys-Gln-Met-Ala-Val-Lys-Lys-Tyr-Leu-Ala-Ala-Val-Leu-NH2
Molecular Formula
C₁₄₂H₂₂₄N₄₀O₃₉S
Solubility
5% acetic acid (1mg/ml)
Primary Target
Increases cAMP levels
Form
Supplied as a trifluoroacetate salt.
Appearance
White to off-white solid
Storage and Stability
Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20°C. Stable for 12 months after receipt at -20°C. Reconstitute with sterile buffer or ddH2O. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
Form
Supplied as an off-white solid.
Important Note
This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.