Bioactivity | Morphiceptin is a potent and specific agonist for morphine (μ) receptors. Morphiceptin, as a synthetic peptide, is the amide of a fragment of the milk protein β-casein. Morphiceptin has morphinelike activities and is highly specific for morphine (μ) receptors but not for enkephalin (⸹) receptors[1]. | ||||||
Name | Morphiceptin | ||||||
CAS | 74135-04-9 | ||||||
Shortening | YPFP-NH2 | ||||||
Formula | C28H35N5O5 | ||||||
Molar Mass | 521.61 | ||||||
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) |