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C-Peptide Protein (Active)

CAT: 1510-BRP1003Size: 100 μgDry Ice: NoHazardous: No
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CAT#:1510-BRP1003Size:100 μg
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Background
Connecting peptide, or C-peptide, is a short 31-amino-acid protein that connects insulin's A-chain to its B-chain in the proinsulin molecule. C-peptide has been shown to bind to the surface of a number of cell types such as neuronal, endothelial, fibroblast and renal tubular, at nanomolar concentrations to a receptor that is likely G-protein-coupled. It has been found to exert beneficial effects in many tissues affected by diabetic microvascular complications, including the kidneys. C-peptide at physiological concentrations effectively reduces diabetes-induced glomerular hyperfiltration via constriction of the afferent arteriole, dilation of the efferent arteriole, and inhibition of tubular reabsorption in experimental models of type 1 diabetes.
Description
Recombinant full length human C-Peptide protein.
Synonyms
C-peptide, Connecting peptide
Source
E. coli
Applications
ELISA
Purity
>95% by HPLC & SDS-PAGE
Buffer
Each vial contains 10mM PBS (pH7.5) without preservative.
References & Citations
Nordquist L, Wahren J (2009) . "C-Peptide: the missing link in diabetic nephropathy". Rev Diabet Stud 6 (3) : 203–10.
Storage Conditions
Shipat 4°C. Upon receipt, aliquot and store at -20°C or -80°C for long term. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles.
Formulation
Liquid