β-Casomorphin (1-4), amide (bovine)

SKU: orb3053957

Description

Morphiceptin is a synthetic tetrapeptide with morphinelike activities, highly specific for morphine receptors, but not for enkephalin receptors.

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 74135-04-9
• MW: 521.62
• Purity: >98% (HPLC)
• Formula: C₂₈H₃₅N₅O₅
• Solubility: H2O : ≥ 250 mg/mL (479.29 mM) DMSO : 125 mg/mL (239.64 mM; ultraphonic; )

Bioactivity

• In Vivo:
  Morphiceptin potently inhibits the binding of [3H]dihydromorphine, 125I-labeled FK33824, and [3H]naloxone to rat brain membrane preparations with a 50 percent inhibition concentration (IC50) of about 20 nM.

Storage & Handling

• Storage: Storage temperature: -20°C. Stability: ≥ 2 years
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only