[D-Ala2]-Met-Enkephalin

[D-Ala2]-Met-Enkephalin

• CAS Number: 61370-87-4
• UNSPSC Description: [D-Ala2]-Met-Enkephalin, an opioid peptide, is a potent opioid agonist. [D-Ala2]-Met-Enkephalin inhibits ACh-induced and suckling-induced oxytocin (OT) release[1][2].
• Target Antigen: Opioid Receptor
• Type: Peptides
• Related Pathways: GPCR/G Protein;Neuronal Signaling
• Applications: Neuroscience-Neuromodulation
• Field of Research: Neurological Disease
• Assay Protocol: https://www.medchemexpress.com/d-ala2-met-enkephalin.html
• Solubility: 10 mM in DMSO
• Smiles: O=C(N[C@H](C(O)=O)CCSC)[C@@H](NC(CNC([C@@H](C)NC([C@@H](N)CC(C=C1)=CC=C1O)=O)=O)=O)CC2=CC=CC=C2
• Molecular Weight: 587.69
• References & Citations: [1]Haldar J, et, al. Morphine, β-endorphin and [D-Ala2] Met-enkephalin inhibit oxytocin release by acetylcholine and suckling. 1982 Jul–Aug;3(4):663-8.|[2]Godoy AM, et, al. Modulation of the escape response by [d-Ala2]Met-enkephalin in the crab Chasmagnathus. 1995 Mar;50(3):445-51.
• Shipping Conditions: Room temperature
• Clinical Information: No Development Reported