Name
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Endothelin 1, Human, Porcine
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Other Name
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ET-1
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Sequence (Single letter abbreviations)
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CSCSSLMDKECVYFCHLDIIW
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Sequence(Three letter abbreviations)
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{CYS}{SER}{CYS}{SER}{SER}{LEU}{MET}{ASP}{LYS}{GLU}{CYS}{VAL}{TYR}{PHE}{CYS}{HIS}{LEU}{ASP}{ILE}{ILE}{TRP}
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Chemical bridge
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Disulfide bridges: 1-15 and 3-11
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Basic description
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This peptide is a potent vasoconstrictor, derived from endothelial cells. Potent agonist for ETA and ETB endothelin receptors. Induces the production of hypoxia-inducible factor 1α, and, thus, the production of VEGF.
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Solubility
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The peptide is soluble in water. The contents of this vial have been accurately determined. Both the stopper and the vial have been siliconized. Do not attempt to weight out a smaller portion of the contents.
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The molecular weight
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2491.900
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Chemical formula
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C109H159N25O32S5
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The purity
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> 95%
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Storage conditions
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Store the peptide at -20°C. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a cool dry place.
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Annotation
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Potent vasoconstrictor peptide
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Reference
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Ohkita M, et al. Differential effects of different statins on endothelin-1 gene expression and endothelial NOS phosphorylation in porcine aortic endothelial cells. Exp. Biol. Med.(Maywood). Jun 2006; 231(6): 772-776.
Jackson CD, et al. Expression and localization of human endothelin-converting enzyme-1 isoforms in symptomatic atherosclerotic disease and saphenous vein. Exp. Biol. Med.(Maywood). Jun 2006; 231(6): 794-801.
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