Neurokinin A

Neurokinin A (Substance K), a peptide neurotransmitter of the tachykinin family, acts via the NK-2 receptor. Neurokinin A acts as a major mediator in human airway and gastrointestinal tissues[1].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[86933-74-6]

Product Name Alternative

Substance K; Neurokinin α; Neuromedin L; NKA

UNSPSC

12352209

Target

Neurokinin Receptor

Type

Peptides

Related Pathways

GPCR/G Protein; Neuronal Signaling

Applications

Neuroscience-Neuromodulation

Field of Research

Neurological Disease; Endocrinology

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/Neurokinin_A.html

Purity

99.86

Solubility

DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic) |H2O : 5 mg/mL (ultrasonic)

Smiles

[C@H](CC1=CC=CC=C1)(C(N[C@H](C(NCC(N[C@H](C(N[C@@H](CCSC)C(N)=O)=O)CC(C)C)=O)=O)C(C)C)=O)NC([C@@H](NC([C@@H](NC([C@@H](NC([C@@H](NC([C@H](CC2=CN=CN2)N)=O)CCCCN)=O)[C@@H](C)O)=O)CC(O)=O)=O)CO)=O

Molecular Formula

C50H80N14O14S

Molecular Weight

1133.32

References & Citations

[1]Gerard NP, et al. The human neurokinin A (substance K) receptor. Molecular cloning of the gene, chromosome localization, and isolation of cDNA from tracheal and gastric tissues. J Biol Chem. 1990 Nov 25;265 (33) :20455-62.