| Bioactivity | Apelin-13 TFA is an endogenous ligand for the G-protein coupled receptor angiotensin II protein J (APJ), activating this G protein-coupled receptor with an EC 50 value of 0.37 nM. Apelin-13 TFA has vasodilatory and antihypertensive effects. Apelin-13 TFA also can be used for researching type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome[1][2][3]. | ||||||
| Name | Apelin-13 TFA | ||||||
| Sequence | Gln-Arg-Pro-Arg-Leu-Ser-His-Lys-Gly-Pro-Met-Pro-Phe | ||||||
| Shortening | QRPRLSHKGPMPF | ||||||
| Formula | C71H112F3N23O18S | ||||||
| Molar Mass | 1664.85 | ||||||
| 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) |