β-Lipotropin (61-69) CAS NO.72826-15-4

β-Lipotropin (61-69) (CAS 72826-15-4) is a synthetic nonapeptide fragment corresponding to residues 61-69 of the human β-Lipotropin (β-LPH) protein, with the sequence Asp-Lys-Arg-Tyr-Gly-Gly-Phe-Met-Thr. This specific sequence constitutes the core N-terminal region of β-Endorphin (β-EP, residues 61-91 of β-LPH), which is a potent endogenous opioid peptide.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item	Specification
Product Name	β-Lipotropin (61-69)
CAS NO.	72826-15-4
Appearance	White to off-white lyophilized powder
Molecular Formula	C45H66N10O15S
Molecular Weight	1019.15g/mol
Purity (RP-HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Solubility	Soluble in water, dilute PBS (pH 7.0-7.4), 0.1% TFA aqueous solution.
Endotoxin	< 1.0 EU/mg
Biological Activity	Endogenous 9-mer bioactive fragment of β-Lipotropin (β-LPH); a key peptide involved in lipid metabolism regulation, pituitary hormone secretion modulation and central nervous system signaling.
Storage Conditions	Store at -20°C to -80°C in a sealed, dry and light-protected container; avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Stock Location	Stock in USA
MOQ	1g

1.MECHANISM OF ACTION

This peptide fragment itself does not possess significant opioid receptor agonist activity. Full opioid activity requires the longer β-Endorphin sequence (e.g., 61-91 or 61-76). The mechanism of this fragment is primarily related to its role as a biosynthetic precursor and an antigenic determinant:

Precursor Fragment: It represents the initial segment generated upon cleavage of β-Lipotropin by prohormone convertases to produce β-Endorphin. It may serve as an intermediate in the stepwise processing of β-LPH.

Antigenic Core: The sequence contains the N-terminal "message" domain (Tyr-Gly-Gly-Phe) common to all endogenous opioid peptides, but lacks the critical C-terminal "address" domain required for high-affinity receptor binding. Therefore, it can bind to some antibodies against β-Endorphin but cannot effectively activate μ-opioid (MOP), δ-opioid (DOP), or κ-opioid (KOP) receptors.

2.PRODUCT INDICATIONS

Antibody Production & Specificity Testing: Conjugating the peptide to a carrier protein to generate antibodies specific to the N-terminal region of β-Endorphin. It is also used to test the specificity of commercial anti-β-Endorphin antibodies in competitive immunoassays, distinguishing antibodies that recognize the N-terminus.
Metabolic Pathway Studies: Investigating the enzymatic processing of β-Lipotropin into β-Endorphin and smaller fragments (e.g., α-Endorphin, γ-Endorphin) by serving as a substrate or reference standard in in vitrocleavage assays.
Chromatographic & Mass Spectrometry Standards: Acting as a defined reference compound in high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) or mass spectrometry (MS) to identify and quantify β-Endorphin-related peptides in tissue extracts or biological fluids.

3.CLINICAL EFFICACY OF PRODUCT

Research & Diagnostic Tool Efficacy: Its efficacy lies in its specific utility as an immunological and biochemical tool. It is highly effective for generating N-terminally specific antibodies and for studying the precise cleavage events in β-Endorphin biosynthesis.
Biological Context: The full peptide from which it is derived, β-Endorphin, is a clinically significant endogenous opioid with roles in pain modulation, stress response, and reward. Dysregulation of the POMC/β-Endorphin system is implicated in conditions like chronic pain, addiction, and depression.
Diagnostic Development: Antibodies characterized using this fragment contribute to the development of research immunoassays (RIAs, ELISAs) that measure β-Endorphin or its precursors.

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