Pentagastrin is a synthetic pentapeptide that has effects like gastrin. When given parenterally it stimulates the secretion of gastric acid, pepsin and intrinsic factor.
CAT# | 10-101-95 |
CAS | 5534-95-2 |
Synonyms/Alias | AY 6608; ICI 50123; NSC 367746; Boc-(β-Ala13)-Gastrin (13-17); Boc-β-Ala-CCK-4; Peptavlon; D01631 |
M.F/Formula | C37H49N7O9S |
M.W/Mr. | 767.9 |
Sequence | One Letter Code: Boc-β-AWMDF Three Letter Code: Boc-β-Ala-Trp-Met-Asp-Phe-NH2 |
Application | Pentagastrin has been used as a diagnostic aid as the pentagastrin-stimulated calcitonin test. Pentagastrin is also used as a stimulation test to elevate of several hormones, such as serotonin. |
Appearance | Solid powder |
Purity | >98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis) |
Activity | Agonist |
Target | Cholecystokinin Receptor |
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