FMRF Peptide

Protein Family: Receptors and Channels

Pathway and Disease: Nervous and Sensory Systems, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Signaling Molecules and Interaction

Alternate Names: FMRFamide; peak C; cardioexcitatory neuropeptide

Accession No.: P69144

Description:
The FMRFamide peptide, a cardioexcitatory substance from Macrocallista nimbosa (sun-ray clam), has physiological activities on the heart like augmenting, inducing and regularizing cardiac contraction. This peptide lacks the C-term amide group.

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

MW: 599.76 g/mol

Sequence:
H-Phe-Met-Arg-Phe-OH or H-FMRF-OH

Composition:
C29H41N7O5S

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.