| Bioactivity | [Arg8]-Vasotocin (TFA) is a vertebrate neurohypophyseal peptide of the vasopressin/oxytocin hormone family[1]. | ||||||
| Invitro | [Arg8]-Vasotocin occurs throughout the vertebrate phyla, being present in primitive fish, the cyclostomes, and remaining unchanged in vertebrates up to and including birds[1].[Arg8]-Vasotocin excites neurones in the dorsal vagal complex in vitro[2]. | ||||||
| Name | [Arg8]-Vasotocin TFA | ||||||
| Sequence | Cys-Tyr-Ile-Gln-Asn-Cys-Pro-Arg-Gly-NH2 (Disulfide bridge: Cys1-Cys6) | ||||||
| Shortening | CYIQNCPRG-NH2 (Disulfide bridge: Cys1-Cys6) | ||||||
| Formula | C45H68F3N15O14S2 | ||||||
| Molar Mass | 1164.24 | ||||||
| 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) |