Bioactivity | Felypressin (PLV-2) is a non-catecholamine vasoconstrictor and a vasopressin 1 agonist. Felypressin is widely used in dental procedures[1][2]. | ||||||
Invitro | Felypressin is a synthetic hormone of the posterior pituitary lobe characterized by vasoconstrictor properties that is widely used in dental procedures. The vasoconstrictor action of Felypressin seems to be mediated by V1 receptors of the blood vessel smooth muscle cells[1]. | ||||||
Name | Felypressin | ||||||
CAS | 56-59-7 | ||||||
Sequence | Cys-Phe-Phe-Gln-Asn-Cys-Pro-Lys-Gly-NH2 (Disulfide bridge: Cys1-Cys6) | ||||||
Shortening | CFFQNCPKG-NH2 (Disulfide bridge: Cys1-Cys6) | ||||||
Formula | C46H65N13O11S2 | ||||||
Molar Mass | 1040.22 | ||||||
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) |