VIP (Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide)

Description

VIP is a neuropeptide, a signalling peptide used by nerve cells. It is found in the nervous system and in the gut. Researchers study how VIP fits its receptors in the lab. They also look at blood vessels and immune cells in models. Supplied as a freeze-dried powder with a CoA on request, for laboratory research only.

Research & applications

VIP is a neuropeptide found in the nervous system and the gut. Researchers study it in models of nerves, blood vessels and the immune system.

• How VIP receptors on cells pass on a signal
• How small blood vessels widen and narrow in models
• How immune cells respond to signalling molecules

Specifications

Compound

VIP (Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide)

CAS number

40077-57-4

Molecular formula

C₁₄₇H₂₃₈N₄₄O₄₂S

Molecular weight

3,325.8 g/mol

Sequence

His-Ser-Asp-Ala-Val-Phe-Thr-Asp-Asn-Tyr-Thr-Arg-Leu-Arg-Lys-Gln-Met-Ala-Val-Lys-Lys-Tyr-Leu-Asn-Ser-Ile-Leu-Asn-NH2

Form

Freeze-dried powder

Purity

As stated on the batch CoA

Certificate

Per batch, on request

Storage

Short term 2–8 °C, long term −20 °C; dry and dark

Use

Research only

Chemical data for the free form according to PubChem. The exact values for your batch are on the CoA.

Storage

Supplied as a freeze-dried powder. Store unopened vials cool (2–8 °C) for short periods and in the freezer (−20 °C) for longer periods, dry and dark. We do not provide instructions for dissolving, dosing or administering.

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