| Description | Leucokinin VIII acetate (Leucokinin 8) is an diuretic octapeptide isolated form head extracts of the cockroach. |
| In vitro | Leucokinin VIII是一种八肽，通过位于上皮细胞基底侧的受体，增加NaCl、KCl和水的跨上皮分泌速率，并增加上皮旁通道的Cl导通能力[1]。Leucokinin VIII还在埃及伊蚊Malpighian小管的主要细胞中激活Ca2+-依赖的信号通路[2]。 |
| Synonyms | Leucokinin 8 |
| molecular weight | 932.99 |
| Molecular formula | C44H56N10O13 |
| Storage | keep away from moisture | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice. |
| References | 1. Pannabecker TL, et al. Regulation of epithelial shunt conductance by the peptide leucokinin. J Membr Biol. 1993 Feb;132(1):63-76. |