Bioactivity | Leucopyrokinin is a myotropic neuropeptide, which accelerates pupariation via central innervation, promotes tanning age dependently. Leucopyrokinin shapes the puparium by contracting and shrinking the integument[1]. |
CAS | 104052-00-8 |
Sequence | {pGlu}-Thr-Ser-Phe-Thr-Pro-Arg-Leu-NH2 |
Shortening | {pGlu}-TSFTPRL-NH2 |
Formula | C42H66N12O12 |
Molar Mass | 931.05 |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
Reference | [1]. Zd'árek J, et al., Mode of action of an insect neuropeptide leucopyrokinin (LPK) on pupariation in fleshfly (Sarcophaga bullata) larvae (Diptera: Sarcophagidae). J Insect Physiol. 2002 Oct;48(10):951-959. |