Achatin I

Achatin I is a neuroexcitatory tetrapeptide. Achatin I can be derived from Achatina fulica férussac. Achatin-I induces a voltage-dependent inward current. Achatin-I shows marked excitatory effects on the three Achatina giant neurones, PON, TAN and V-RCDN[1][2].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[121912-19-4]

UNSPSC

12352209

Target

Others

Related Pathways

Others

Field of Research

Neurological Disease

Smiles

O=C(O)C[C@@H](C(O)=O)NC([C@H](C)NC([C@@H](CC1=CC=CC=C1)NC(CN)=O)=O)=O

Molecular Formula

C18H24N4O7

Molecular Weight

408.41

References & Citations

[1]Kamatani Y, et al. Achatin-I, an endogenous neuroexcitatory tetrapeptide from Achatina fulica Férussac containing a D-amino acid residue. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 1989 May 15;160 (3) :1015-20. |[2]Kamatani Y, et al. Isolation of achatin-I, a neuroactive tetrapeptide having a D-phenylalanine residue, from Achatina ganglia, and its effects on Achatina giant neurones. Comp Biochem Physiol C Comp Pharmacol Toxicol. 1991;98 (1) :97-103.