TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Item
| Specification
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Product Name
| Amylin, human
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CAS NO.
| 122384-88-7 |
Appearance
| White to off-white lyophilized powder
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Molecular Formula
| C₁₆₅H₂₆₁N₅₁O₅₅S₂ |
Molecular Weight
| 1067.21 g/mol |
Purity (RP-HPLC)
| ≥ 95.0% |
Solubility
| Soluble in water (5 mg/mL) or 5% acetic acid; also soluble in DMSO |
| Endotoxin | < 1.0 EU/mg
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Biological Activity
| Endogenous peptide agonist for amylin, calcitonin, CGRP, and adrenomedullin receptors; inhibits glucagon secretion, delays gastric emptying, and acts as a satiety agent with glucose-lowering effects in vivo. |
Storage Conditions
| 20°C for long-term storage ; avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Store as aliquots in sealed vials. |
Stock Location
| Stock in USA
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MOQ
| 1g |
1.MECHANISM OF ACTION
Amylin exerts its physiological effects primarily by activating specific amylin receptors, which are complexes of the Calcitonin Receptor (CTR) and Receptor Activity-Modifying Proteins (RAMPs). Its key mechanisms include:
Inhibition of Glucagon Secretion: Amylin acts on the pancreas to suppress postprandial glucagon secretion from α-cells, reducing hepatic glucose production.
Slowing of Gastric Emptying: It acts centrally via receptors in the area postrema to delay the rate of gastric emptying, which moderates the post-meal rise in blood glucose.
Promotion of Satiety: By signaling to the brain (particularly the hindbrain and hypothalamus), amylin induces a feeling of fullness (satiety), leading to reduced food intake.
Potential Pathological Aggregation: In type 2 diabetes, human amylin can form toxic oligomers and amyloid fibrils, which contribute to β-cell dysfunction and apoptosis—a process actively studied in diabetes research.
2.PRODUCT INDICATIONS
This product is indicated for advanced research in endocrinology, diabetes, metabolism, and neuroscience. Key applications include:
Diabetes & Metabolism Research: Studying the role of amylin in normal glucose homeostasis and its dysfunction in type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Obesity & Satiety Studies: Investigating its anorexigenic effects and potential as a target for weight management.
Amyloid & Protein Aggregation Research: As a model peptide for studying the mechanisms of amyloid formation, β-cell toxicity, and its link to diabetes pathology.
Pharmacology & Drug Discovery: Serving as a reference compound for screening and developing amylin receptor agonists or analogs (e.g., pramlintide).
Physiological Studies: Research on gastrointestinal motility and hormonal cross-talk in metabolism.
3.CLINICAL EFFICACY OF PRODUCT
Human amylin itself is not used therapeutically due to its propensity to aggregate and poor solubility. However, its clinical significance is profound:
4.DELIVERY & SHIPPING
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Professional and Secure Packaging
Each bottle of peptide is protected with a special packaging solution to ensure stability and integrity during transportation.
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Shipping Methods
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