[Leu5]-Enkephalin

• 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

• CAS Number:

  58822-25-6