Bioactivity | WWamide-1 is a neuropeptide, which can be isolated form Achatina fulica. WWamide-1 inhibits central neurons of snails, regulates the snail muscle contraction. WWamide-1 inhibits the contraction of anterior byssus retractor muscle (ABRM), enhances the contraction of the radular traction muscle, through effects on presynaptic and postsynaptic membrane of the muscle[1]. |
CAS | 149665-72-5 |
Sequence | Trp-Lys-Glu-Met-Ser-Val-Trp-NH2 |
Shortening | WKEMSVW-NH2 |
Formula | C46H65N11O10S |
Molar Mass | 964.14 |
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]. Minakata H, et al., WWamide-1, -2 and -3: novel neuromodulatory peptides isolated from ganglia of the African giant snail, Achatina fulica. FEBS Lett. 1993 May 24;323(1-2):104-8. |