TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Item
| Specification
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|---|
Product Name
| Angiotensin I
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CAS NO.
| 34273-12-6 |
Appearance
| White to off-white lyophilized powder
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Molecular Formula
| C₆₂H₉₀N₁₈O₁₄ |
Molecular Weight
| 1293.50g/mol |
Purity (RP-HPLC)
| ≥ 95.0% |
Solubility
| Soluble in water, 0.1 M acetic acid, and DMSO
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| Endotoxin | < 1.0 EU/mg
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Biological Activity
| The inactive precursor of angiotensin II. Cleaved by angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) to form angiotensin II. |
Storage Conditions
| -20°C for short-term; -80°C for long-term storage. Protect from light and moisture. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. |
Stock Location
| Stock in USA
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MOQ
| 1g |
1.MECHANISM OF ACTION
Angiotensin I itself possesses minimal biological activity. Its primary role is to act as a substrate in a critical enzymatic cascade:
Generation: It is produced in the blood by the enzymatic action of renin (released from the kidneys) on the liver-synthesized precursor, angiotensinogen.
Key Enzymatic Conversion: Angiotensin I is converted to the octapeptide Angiotensin II by the dipeptidyl carboxypeptidase, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), which removes the C-terminal His-Leu dipeptide. This conversion occurs primarily in the pulmonary circulation.
Mediation of Effects via Angiotensin II: Angiotensin II is the primary effector molecule. It binds to AT1 receptors, causing:
2.PRODUCT INDICATIONS
This product is indicated for extensive research in cardiovascular science, pharmacology, and biochemistry. Key applications include:
ACE Activity & Inhibition Assays: As the specific, natural substrate for measuring ACE activity in vitro, in cell culture, and in tissue homogenates. It is essential for screening, characterizing, and developing ACE inhibitors (e.g., lisinopril, enalapril), a major class of antihypertensive and cardioprotective drugs.
Renin-Angiotensin System (RAS) Research: Studying the regulation, tissue-specific expression, and pathophysiology of the entire RAS cascade in models of hypertension, heart failure, and kidney disease.
Enzyme Kinetics: Used to determine the kinetic parameters (Km, Vmax) of ACE and to study the mechanism of action of various inhibitors.
Biochemical Standard: Serves as a reference standard in the development of immunoassays (e.g., RIA, ELISA) for quantifying Angiotensin I levels in plasma or tissue samples.
Drug Discovery: A key reagent in high-throughput screening platforms for novel RAS-modulating therapeutics.
3.CLINICAL EFFICACY OF PRODUCT
Angiotensin I is not administered as a therapeutic. Its profound significance lies in its central role as the target for one of the most important and successful drug classes in cardiovascular medicine.
Foundation of ACE Inhibitor Therapy: The very definition and measurement of ACE activity rely on its action on Angiotensin I. Therefore, this peptide is the essential substrate that enabled:
The discovery and development of all ACE inhibitor drugs, which are first-line therapies for hypertension, heart failure, post-myocardial infarction, and diabetic nephropathy.
The standardization of clinical laboratory tests for plasma ACE activity, used in diagnosing and monitoring conditions like sarcoidosis.
Cornerstone of Cardiovascular Pathophysiology: Research using Angiotensin I has been fundamental to our understanding of hypertension, heart failure, and renal disease mechanisms, directly guiding therapeutic strategies.
Diagnostic Utility: Measurement of plasma Angiotensin I concentration, often in conjunction with plasma renin activity, is a key component in the diagnostic workup of endocrine forms of hypertension (e.g., primary aldosteronism, renovascular hypertension).
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