Description

Adipokinetic Hormone, Tabanus Atratus is a specific neuropeptide hormone isolated from the horsefly, *Tabanus atratus*. This compound plays a critical role in the regulation of lipid metabolism and energy mobilization in insects, making it a valuable research tool in entomology and comparative endocrinology. It is primarily utilized by researchers in academic institutions, agrochemical R&D, and biotechnology firms studying insect physiology, metabolic pathways, and the development of novel pest control strategies.

Application

• Insect Physiology Research: Fundamental studies on lipid mobilization, flight metabolism, and hormonal regulation in Diptera and other insect orders.
• Agrochemical Development: Target validation and mode-of-action studies for next-generation insecticides that disrupt insect energy homeostasis.
• Comparative Endocrinology: Investigation of the structural and functional evolution of neuropeptides across arthropods.
• Biochemical Assay Standard: Use as a reference standard in bioassays, immunoassays, and receptor binding studies.
• Peptide Chemistry Studies: Serving as a model peptide for synthesis, modification, and structure-activity relationship (SAR) analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Adipokinetic Hormone, Tabanus Atratus
CAS No.	125666-75-3
Molecular Formula	C₄₆H₆₈N₁₂O₁₂S₂
Molecular Weight	1021.2 g/mol
Synonyms	Tabanus atratus adipokinetic hormone; Tabanus-AKH; pGlu-Leu-Asn-Phe-Ser-Pro-Asp-Trp-NH₂; AKH I (Tabanus); Adipokinetic Hormone I (Tabanus atratus); Neuropeptide AKH; Energy mobilization hormone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Adipokinetic Hormone, Tabanus Atratus is produced under stringent conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by comprehensive analytical data. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Allow the vial to reach room temperature in a desiccator before opening to prevent condensation and moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white lyophilized powder
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Peptide Content	≥ 80% (by weight)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Acetate Content (HPLC)	≤ 10.0%

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