| Bioactivity | [D-Ala2]-Met-Enkephalin, an opioid peptide, is a potent opioid agonist. [D-Ala2]-Met-Enkephalin inhibits ACh-induced and suckling-induced oxytocin (OT) release[1][2]. |
| In Vivo | [D-Ala2]-Met-Enkephalin (0.01-1μg; ICV; once) inhibits suckling-induced oxytocin (OT) release in lactating mice[1]. Animal Model: |
| Name | [D-Ala2]-Met-Enkephalin |
| CAS | 61370-87-4 |
| Shortening | Y-{d-Ala}-GFM |
| Formula | C28H37N5O7S |
| Molar Mass | 587.69 |
| 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]. Haldar J, et, al. Morphine, β-endorphin and [D-Ala2] Met-enkephalin inhibit oxytocin release by acetylcholine and suckling. 1982 Jul–Aug;3(4):663-8. [2]. Godoy AM, et, al. Modulation of the escape response by [d-Ala2]Met-enkephalin in the crab Chasmagnathus. 1995 Mar;50(3):445-51. |