Description

Methionine Enkephalin Sulfoxide is a chemically modified derivative of the endogenous opioid peptide, Methionine Enkephalin. This compound is of significant value in biochemical and pharmacological research for studying oxidative stress on neuropeptides and opioid receptor interactions. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical R&D departments, and diagnostic manufacturers focused on neuroscience, pain management, and peptide chemistry.

Application

• Neuroscience Research: Used as a critical tool to investigate the effects of methionine oxidation on peptide structure, function, and receptor binding affinity.
• Biochemical Standard: Serves as a reference standard in analytical methods like HPLC and mass spectrometry for identifying and quantifying oxidized enkephalin derivatives in biological samples.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Employed in stability studies and formulation research to understand the degradation pathways of peptide-based drug candidates.
• Opioid Receptor Studies: Facilitates research into the structure-activity relationships (SAR) of opioid peptides and their modified analogs.
• Diagnostic Reagent Component: May be used in the development of specialized assay kits for research into oxidative damage biomarkers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methionine Enkephalin Sulfoxide
CAS No.	100929-70-2
Molecular Formula	C27H35N5O7S
Molecular Weight	573.66 g/mol
Synonyms	Met-Enkephalin Sulfoxide; [Met5]-Enkephalin Sulfoxide; Tyr-Gly-Gly-Phe-Met(O); H-Tyr-Gly-Gly-Phe-Met(O)-OH; Methionine Enkephalin, oxidized; Opioid growth factor (OGF) sulfoxide derivative; YGGFM(O)
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Quality Control

Our Methionine Enkephalin Sulfoxide is produced under stringent conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and other critical parameters. We adhere to rigorous internal quality standards to meet the exacting requirements of the scientific community.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below in a dry environment. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature in a desiccator before opening to minimize moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (MS)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Peptide Content	≥ 80.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.