Glucagon (human), Endogenous peptide hormone (ab142304)
Key features and details
- Endogenous peptide hormone and potent glucagon receptor agonist
- CAS Number: 16941-32-5
- Purity: > 98%
- Soluble in 5% acetic acid
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
Glucagon (human), Endogenous peptide hormone -
Description
Endogenous peptide hormone and potent glucagon receptor agonist -
Biological description
Endogenous peptide hormone and potent glucagon receptor agonist (EC50 = 4.8 nM). Promotes gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis to increase blood glucose levels. Hyperglycemic agent. -
Purity
> 98% -
CAS Number
16941-32-5 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Molecular weight
3482.78 -
Molecular formula
C153H225N43O49S -
Sequence
HSQGTFTSDYSKYLDSRRAQDFVQWLMNT -
PubChem identifier
16132283 -
Storage instructions
Store at +4°C. Store under desiccating conditions. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Solubility overview
Soluble in 5% acetic acid -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one week. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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Source
Synthetic
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Research areas
