Recombinant Human GHRL protein (His tag)

Product Specifications

Background

Ghrelin is the ligand for growth hormone secretagogue receptor type 1 (GHSR) .Induces the release of growth hormone from the pituitary.Has an appetite-stimulating effect, induces adiposity and stimulates gastric acid secretion. Involved in growth regulation.

Abbreviation

GHRL

Synonyms

Ghrelin; Growth hormone secretagogue; Growth hormone-releasing peptide; Motilin-related peptide; Protein M46

UniProt

Q9UBU3

Accession Number

Q9UBU3

Expression System

E.coli

Tag

N-His-SUMO

Sequence

Gly24-Leu98

Field of Research

Neuroscience, Cardiovascular, Signal Transduction, Metabolism

Endotoxin

< 10 EU/mg of the protein as determined by the LAL method.

Purity

> 85% as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.

Bioactivity

Not validated for activity

Reconstitution

It is recommended that sterile water be added to the vial to prepare a stock solution of 0.5 mg/mL. Concentration is measured by UV-Vis.

Shipping Conditions

This product is provided as lyophilized powder which is shipped with ice packs.

Storage Conditions

Generally, lyophilized proteins are stable for up to 12 months when stored at -20 to -80°C. Reconstituted protein solution can be stored at 4-8°C for 2-7 days. Aliquots of reconstituted samples are stable at < -20°C for 3 months.