[Leu5]-Enkephalin

[Leu5]-Enkephalin

• CAS Number: 58822-25-6
• UNSPSC Description: [Leu5]-Enkephalin is a pentapeptide with morphine like properties. [Leu5]-Enkephalin is a five amino acid endogenous peptide that acts as an agonist at opioid receptors.
• Target Antigen: Endogenous Metabolite; Opioid Receptor
• Type: Peptides
• Related Pathways: GPCR/G Protein;Metabolic Enzyme/Protease;Neuronal Signaling
• Applications: Neuroscience-Neuromodulation
• Field of Research: Neurological Disease
• Assay Protocol: https://www.medchemexpress.com/-Leu5-Enkephalin.html
• Purity: 99.87
• Solubility: DMSO : ≥ 125 mg/mL|H2O : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
• Smiles: CC(C)C[C@@H](C(O)=O)NC([C@H](CC1=CC=CC=C1)NC(CNC(CNC([C@H](CC2=CC=C(C=C2)O)N)=O)=O)=O)=O
• Molecular Weight: 555.62
• References & Citations: [1]Leu-enkephalin is a five amino acid endogenous peptide that acts as an agonist at opioid receptors.|[2]Meunier JC, et al. Binding of Leu5-enkephalin and Met5-enkephalin to a particulate fraction from rat cerebrum. FEBS Lett. 1977 May 15;77(2):209-13.
• Shipping Conditions: Blue Ice
• Storage Conditions: -80°C, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year (Powder, sealed storage, away from moisture)
• Clinical Information: No Development Reported