| Bioactivity | Astressin is a potent corticotropin releasing factor (CRF) antagonist. | ||||||
| Invitro | Astressin has low affinity for the CRF binding protein and high affinity (Ki=2 nM) for the cloned pituitary receptor. Astressin shows high affinity for cloned human CRF-RA1 stably expressed in CHO cells and high potency to inhibit ACTH secretion[1]. | ||||||
| Name | Astressin | ||||||
| CAS | 170809-51-5 | ||||||
| Shortening | DPhe-HLLREVLE-Nle-ARAEQLAQ-cyclo(EAHK)-NRKL-Nle-EII-NH2 | ||||||
| Formula | C161H269N49O42 | ||||||
| Molar Mass | 3563.16 | ||||||
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | ||||||
| Storage | Sealed storage, away from moisture and light, under nitrogen
*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture and light, under nitrogen) |