ACTH [1-4] Peptide

Protein Family: Hormones

Pathway and Disease: Carbohydrate Metabolism, Endocrine System, Signaling Molecules and Interaction

Alternate Names: Adrenocorticotropic hormone; ACTH; corticotropin

Accession No.: P01189

Description:
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), also known as corticotropin, is produced and secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. ACTH is an important component of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis as a response to biological stress. ACTH secretion is triggered by the corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) released from the hypothalamus, and stimulates the adrenal glands to release corticosteroids such as cortisol. ACTH [1-39] corresponds to full-length ACTH. ACTH [1-24] is conserved across species and is 75% as potent as ACTH. ACTH [1-10] has no ACTH activity but alter blood pressure. ACTH [4-10] has neurological effects.

Format:
Each vial contains 5 mg of lyophilized solid packaged under an inert gas and supplied as a trifluoroacetate salt.

MW: 486.55 g/mol

Sequence:
Human: H-Ser-Tyr-Ser-Met-OH or H-SYSM-OH

Composition:
C20H30N4O8S

Purity:
> 95% by HPLC

Solubility:
Distilled water for a solution up to 2 mg/ml, otherwise we recommend using acetonitrile.

Storage:
Store at -20°C. The product is hygroscopic and must be protected from light. Product is guaranteed one year from the date of shipment. Following reconstitution, aliquot and store at -20°C.