α-Casozepine

• UNSPSC Description:

  α-Casozepine is a bioactive peptide derived from the α protein S1 casein in milk and has an affinity for γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptors in the brain. α-Casozepine has anti-anxiety effects[1][2].

• Target Antigen:

  GABA Receptor

• Type:

  Peptides

• Related Pathways:

  Membrane Transporter/Ion Channel;Neuronal Signaling

• Applications:

  Neuroscience-Neuromodulation

• Field of Research:

  Neurological Disease

• Assay Protocol:

  https://www.medchemexpress.com/α-casozepine.html

• Purity:

  99.36

• Solubility:

  DMSO : 20 mg/mL (ultrasonic;warming)

• Smiles:

  OC(C=C1)=CC=C1C[C@H](NC(CNC([C@H](CC(C)C)NC([C@@H](N)CC2=CC=C(C=C2)O)=O)=O)=O)C(N[C@@H](CC(C)C)C(N[C@@H](CCC(O)=O)C(N[C@@H](CCC(N)=O)C(N[C@@H](CC(C)C)C(N[C@@H](CC(C)C)C(N[C@H](C(O)=O)CCCNC(N)=N)=O)=O)=O)=O)=O)=O

• Molecular Weight:

  1267.47

• References & Citations:

  [1]Miclo L, et al. Characterization of alpha-casozepine, a tryptic peptide from bovine alpha(s1)-casein with benzodiazepine-like activity. FASEB J. 2001 Aug;15(10):1780-2.|[2]Landsberg G, et al Therapeutic effects of an alpha-casozepine and L-tryptophan supplemented diet on fear and anxiety in the cat. J Feline Med Surg. 2017 Jun;19(6):594-602.

• 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:

  117592-45-7