Bioactivity | Apelin-12 is one of the most potent C-terminal fragments of the polypeptide that possesses a high affinity to orphan receptor APJ receptor. Apelin-12 is involved in the regulation of body fluid homeostasis and in the central control of feeding. Apelin-12 blocks HIV-1 entry through APJ receptor. Apelin-12 exerts neuroprotective effect[1][2][3]. | ||||||
Invitro | Apelin-12 (A12) exerts neuroprotective effect against ischemia-reperfusion injury by inhibiting JNK and p38 MAPK signaling pathway in mouse[1].Administration of exogenous A12 reduces arterial blood pressure in anesthetized rats due to activation of endothelial nitric oxide synthase and exerts a positive inotropic action in failing myocardium of rodents[2].Apelin-12 stimulates acid secretion through an increase of histamine release in rat stomachs[4]. | ||||||
Name | Apelin-12 | ||||||
CAS | 229961-08-4 | ||||||
Shortening | RPRLSHKGPMPF | ||||||
Formula | C64H103N21O14S | ||||||
Molar Mass | 1422.70 | ||||||
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | ||||||
Storage | Sealed storage, away from moisture
*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture) |