Bioactivity | α-Casozepine is a bioactive peptide derived from the alpha protein S1 casein in milk and has an affinity for gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptors in the brain. α-Casozepine has anti-anxiety effects[1][2]. |
CAS | 117592-45-7 |
Sequence | Tyr-Leu-Gly-Tyr-Leu-Glu-Gln-Leu-Leu-Arg |
Shortening | YLGYLEQLLR |
Formula | C60H94N14O16 |
Molar Mass | 1267.47 |
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]. Miclo L, et al. Characterization of alpha-casozepine, a tryptic peptide from bovine alpha(s1)-casein with benzodiazepine-like activity. FASEB J. 2001 Aug;15(10):1780-2. [2]. Landsberg G, et al Therapeutic effects of an alpha-casozepine and L-tryptophan supplemented diet on fear and anxiety in the cat. J Feline Med Surg. 2017 Jun;19(6):594-602. |