Somatostatin acetate is a naturally occurring tetradecapeptide hormone. Its primary action is to inhibit a variety of endocrine and exocrine functions, including the secretion of growth hormone, insulin, glucagon, and gastrointestinal hormones. Somatostatin acetate also has anti-tumor and anti-inflammatory effects.
Product Overview
Basic Description |
Structure and function: |
Three-letter sequence |
Ala-Gly-Cys-Lys-Asn-Phe-Phe-Trp-Lys-Thr-Phe-Thr-Ser-Cys-OH |
Single letter sequence |
AGCKNFFWKTFTSC-OH |
CAS Number |
38916-34-6 |
Molecular formula |
C66H102N18O18S2·C2H4O2 |
Molecular weight |
1637.80 g/mol |
Product Attributes
purity |
>98% |
form |
Lyophilized powder |
Storage conditions |
Store at -20°C/-80°C away from light |