Description

Locustatachykinin Iv is a bioactive neuropeptide belonging to the tachykinin family, originally isolated from the locust. This compound is a critical research tool for studying invertebrate neurobiology and peptide signaling pathways. It is primarily utilized by researchers in the fields of entomology, comparative physiology, and neuropharmacology to investigate receptor-ligand interactions and develop novel pest control strategies.

Application

• Neuroscience Research: A key reagent for studying the structure and function of invertebrate tachykinin receptors and their role in the central nervous system.
• Comparative Physiology: Used to explore evolutionary conservation and divergence of neuropeptide signaling between insect and mammalian systems.
• Entomological Studies: Applied in research to understand insect behavior, development, and physiology mediated by neuropeptides.
• Pharmacological Screening: Serves as a reference standard in assays to identify and characterize new agonists or antagonists for insect-specific neuropeptide receptors.
• Biochemical Analysis: Employed in peptide sequencing, mass spectrometry, and other analytical techniques to validate peptide structure and purity.
• Pest Management R&D: Investigated for its potential in developing next-generation, species-specific biopesticides that target insect neuroendocrine systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Locustatachykinin Iv
CAS No.	132309-71-8
Molecular Formula	C70H106N20O17S
Molecular Weight	1491.8 g/mol
Synonyms	Locustatachykinin-IV; Lom-TK IV; SchistofLRFamide; Locusta migratoria tachykinin-related peptide IV; Lom-TK; Peptide LOM-TK IV; FMRFamide-related peptide; Invertebrate neuropeptide Lom-TK IV; Locust TK IV
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Locustatachykinin Iv is produced under stringent conditions to ensure the highest standard of purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including mass spectrometry (MS) for identity confirmation and reverse-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) for purity assessment. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting the specific results for your lot.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store the lyophilized powder at -20°C or below in a dry environment. For long-term storage, consider keeping the product under inert atmosphere or in a desiccator to minimize moisture uptake, as the compound is hygroscopic. Reconstituted solutions should be aliquoted and stored at -80°C to prevent repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white lyophilized powder
Identification (Mass Spec)	Consistent with molecular weight
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Peptide Content	≥ 80% (by weight)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Solubility	Soluble in water, dilute acetic acid

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