Description

Urocortin (Rat) is a synthetic 40-amino acid neuropeptide belonging to the corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) family. This high-purity research compound is critical for studying stress response pathways, neuroendocrine regulation, and related physiological functions in rodent models. It is an essential tool for neuroscientists, pharmacologists, and biomedical researchers in academic, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology sectors.

Application

• Neuroscience Research: Investigation of central and peripheral stress response mechanisms mediated by CRF receptors.
• Endocrinology Studies: Research into the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis regulation and related hormone release.
• Pharmacological Screening: Use as a reference standard or active agent in drug discovery programs targeting anxiety, depression, and metabolic disorders.
• Behavioral Studies: Administration in rodent models to study effects on anxiety-like and feeding behaviors.
• Cardiovascular Research: Exploration of its vasodilatory and cardioprotective effects in experimental settings.
• Biochemical Assay Development: Serving as a key reagent in the development of immunoassays (e.g., ELISA) and receptor binding assays.

Basic Information

Product Name	Urocortin (Rat)
CAS No.	171543-83-2
Molecular Formula	C198H310N56O58S
Molecular Weight	4430.0 g/mol (approximate)
Synonyms	Rat Urocortin; Urocortin, rat; Ucn; Urocortin I (rat); Stresscopin-related peptide; SCP-related peptide; CRF-related peptide rat; Corticotropin-releasing factor-like peptide
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Quality Control

Our Urocortin (Rat) is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure the highest standards of purity and consistency, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to stringent quality management protocols to guarantee reliable performance and batch-to-batch reproducibility for your critical experiments.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below in a dry environment. The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). For long-term storage, consider desiccant or under an inert atmosphere. Allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to minimize moisture condensation.

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)
Amino Acid Analysis	Within ± 10% of theoretical
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Acetate Content (HPLC)	≤ 10.0%
Biological Activity	Assay-dependent; data available

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