| Bioactivity | H-Tyr-Tyr-OH (L-Tyrosyl-L-tyrosine) is an antihypertensive peptide. H-Tyr-Tyr-OH inhibits angiotensin I-converting enzyme (ACE) with an IC50 value of 0.028 mg/mL. H-Tyr-Tyr-OH can be used for the research of high blood pressure[1][2]. |
| Target | IC50: 0.028 mg/mL (ACE) |
| Invitro | H-Tyr-Tyr-OH shows inhibitory effect against ACE with an IC50 value of 0.028 mg/mL[2]. |
| In Vivo | H-Tyr-Tyr-OH (12.5 mg/kg; intraarterial injection once) effects systolic blood pressure in vivo[1].H-Tyr-Tyr-OH (0-100 mg/kg; i.p. once) effects blood pressure of spontaneously hypertensive rats[1]. Animal Model: |
| Name | H-Tyr-Tyr-OH |
| CAS | 1050-28-8 |
| Formula | C18H20N2O5 |
| Molar Mass | 344.36 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, protect from light, stored under nitrogen *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light, stored under nitrogen) |
| Reference | [1]. Maher TJ, et al. Use of parenteral dipeptides to increase serum tyrosine levels and to enhance catecholamine-mediated neurotransmission. J Pharm Sci. 1990 Aug;79(8):685-7. [2]. Maruyama, et al. Purification and identification of angiotensin I-converting enzyme inhibitory peptides from Royal Jelly treated with protease. Nippon Shokuhin Kagaku Kogaku Kaishi. 2003. |