Nocistatin
Nocistatin, a neuropeptide, is an endogenous ligand for the orphan opioid receptor-like receptor. Nocistatin is also a functional antagonist of neuropeptide nociceptin or orphanin FQ (Noc/OFQ). Nocistatin inhibits 5-HT release via a Gi/o proteinmediated pathway. Nocistatin blocks Nociceptin (Nociceptin)-induced allodynia and hyperalgesia.
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- CAS No.: 207392-60-7
- Formula: C32H56N10O12
- Molecular Weight:772.85
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In the isolated organ bath studies Nocistatin (1 pM-1μM) inhibits the prostaglandin- and the KCl-evoked contractions in the uterus dose-dependently. Nocistatin, generated locally in the uterus, exerts an inhibitory effect, the mechanism being mediated in part by Ca2+-dependent K+ channels, the elevation of cAMP levels and sensory neuropeptides[1].
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Nocistatin also attenuates the allodynia and hyperalgesia evoked by prostaglandin E2 and the inflammatory hyperalgesia induced by formalin or carrageenan/kaolin, and reversed the Noc/OFQ-induced inhibition of morphine analgesia at picogram doses[2].
Nocistatin counteracted the impairment of learning and memory induced by Noc/OFQ or scopolamine. Nocistatin is widely present in the spinal cord and brain. Although Nocistatin does not bind to the Noc/OFQ receptor, it binds to the membrane of mouse brain and spinal cord with a high affinity[2].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 207392-60-7
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Molecular Weight 772.85
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Formula C32H56N10O12
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Sequence Shortening
EQKQLQ
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Storage
Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis.
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References
[1]. Beáta H Deák, et al. Nocistatin inhibits pregnant rat uterine contractions in vitro: roles of calcitonin gene-related peptide and calcium-dependent potassium channel. Eur J Pharmacol. 2013 Aug 15;714(1-3):96-104. [Content Brief]
[2]. E Okuda-Ashitaka, et al. Nocistatin: a novel neuropeptide encoded by the gene for the nociceptin/orphanin FQ precursor. Peptides. 2000 Jul;21(7):1101-9. [Content Brief]
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