Phe-Met-Arg-Phe, amide acetate
Phe-Met-Arg-Phe, amide acetate dose dependently (ED50=23 nM) activates a K+ current in the peptidergic caudodorsal neurons.
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- CAS No.: 152165-14-5
- Formula: C31H46N8O6S
- Molecular Weight:658.81
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Storage:
Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis.
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Biological Activity
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Chemical Information
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Solvent & Solubility
- Purity & Documentation
- References
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Help & FAQs
Biological Activity
Description
IC50 & Target
ED50: 23 nM (K+ current)[1]
In Vitro
In the molluscan central nervous system, Phe-Met-Arg-Phe, amide (FMRFa) acetate acts on K+ channels in sensory, motor-, and neuroendocrine neurones. Phe-Met-Arg-Phe, amide acetate activates a novel K+ current that is characterized by a combined voltage- and receptor-dependent gating mechanism, with both factors being necessary for opening of the channels[1].
Phe-Met-Arg-Phe, amide (1 μM) acetate significantly inhibits glucose stimulated (300 mg/dL) insulin release (p<0.005) and somatostatin release (p<0.01) from the isolated perfused pancreas[2].
Phe-Met-Arg-Phe, amide (FMRF-NH2) (1 and 10 μM) acetate is without effect on glucagon secretion, either in low glucose (50 mg/dL), high glucose (300 mg/dL), or during arginine stimulation (5 mM)[2].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only. .
In Vivo
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 152165-14-5
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Molecular Weight 658.81
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Formula C31H46N8O6S
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Sequence
Phe-Met-Arg-Phe-NH2
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Sequence Shortening
FMRF-NH2
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Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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Storage
Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis.
Solvent & Solubility
In Vitro
H2O
Peptide Solubility and Storage Guidelines:
1. Calculate the length of the peptide.
2. Calculate the overall charge of the entire peptide according to the following table:
| Contents | Assign value | |
|---|---|---|
| Acidic amino acid | Asp (D), Glu (E), and the C-terminal -COOH. | -1 |
| Basic amino acid | Arg (R), Lys (K), His (H), and the N-terminal -NH2 | +1 |
| Neutral amino acid | Gly (G), Ala (A), Leu (L), Ile (I), Val (V), Cys (C), Met (M), Thr (T), Ser (S), Phe (F), Tyr (Y), Trp (W), Pro (P), Asn (N), Gln (Q) | 0 |
3. Recommended solution:
| Overall charge of peptide | Details |
|---|---|
| Negative (<0) |
1. Try to dissolve the peptide in water first. 2. If water fails, add NH4OH (<50 μL). 3. If the peptide still does not dissolve, add DMSO (50-100 μL) to solubilize the peptide. |
| Positive (>0) |
1. Try to dissolve the peptide in water first. 2. If water fails, try dissolving the peptide in a 10%-30% acetic acid solution. 3. If the peptide still does not dissolve, try dissolving the peptide in a small amount of DMSO. |
| Zero (=0) |
1. Try to dissolve the peptide in organic solvent (acetonitrile, methanol, etc.) first. 2. For very hydrophobic peptides, try dissolving the peptide in a small amount of DMSO, and then dilute the solution with water to the desired concentration. |
Purity & Documentation
References
[1]. Kits KS, et al. Phe-Met-Arg-Phe-amide activates a novel voltage-dependent K+ current through a lipoxygenasepathway in molluscan neurones. J Gen Physiol. 1997 Nov;110(5):611-28. [Content Brief]
[2]. Sorenson RL, et al. Phe-met-arg-phe-amide (FMRF-NH2) inhibits insulin and somatostatin secretion and anti-FMRF-NH2 sera detects pancreatic polypeptide cells in the rat islet. Peptides. 1984 Jul-Aug;5(4):777-82. [Content Brief]
[3]. Ottlecz A, et al. Phe-Met-Arg-Phe-amide (FMRFamide) stimulated growth hormone secretion in conscious OVX rats. Neuropeptides. 1987 Feb-Mar;9(2):161-7. [Content Brief]
Calculators
Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)
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