Description

C-Peptide 1 (Rat) is a synthetic peptide fragment corresponding to a specific region of the rat proinsulin molecule. This compound is a critical research tool for studying insulin biosynthesis, processing, and diabetes-related metabolic pathways in rodent models. It is essential for scientists and pharmaceutical developers in the fields of endocrinology, metabolic disease research, and preclinical drug development. The product is supplied with high purity and batch-to-batch consistency to ensure reliable experimental results.

Application

• Biomedical Research: Used as a reference standard or antigen in studies investigating insulin secretion and β-cell function in rat models.
• Immunoassay Development: Serves as a critical component for the development and validation of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) and radioimmunoassays (RIA) specific to rat C-peptide.
• Metabolic Disease Studies: Applied in preclinical research to understand the pathophysiology of diabetes, including studies on insulin resistance and islet cell biology.
• Pharmaceutical Testing: Utilized in the screening and efficacy evaluation of novel therapeutic agents targeting insulin pathways and diabetes treatment.
• Antibody Production: Acts as an immunogen for generating specific polyclonal or monoclonal antibodies against rat C-peptide.
• Quality Control: Employed as a system suitability standard in analytical laboratories for method verification and equipment calibration.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	C-Peptide 1 (Rat)
CAS No.	41475-27-8
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Rat C-Peptide I; Proinsulin C-Peptide (Rat); Rat Connecting Peptide; Insulin C-Peptide (Rat); C-Peptide Fragment (Rat); Rat C-Peptide 1; Tyr-Gln-Val-Glu-Leu-Gly-Gly-Pro-Gly-Ala-Gly-Ser-Leu-Gln-Pro-Leu-Ala-Leu-Glu-Gly-Ser-Leu-Gln-Lys-Arg (Rat C-Peptide 1 sequence)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our C-Peptide 1 (Rat) is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and mass spectrometry for identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, peptide content, and analytical results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and performance.

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. For long-term storage, keep desiccated.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Peptide Content	≥ 70%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 10.0%
Acetate Content (HPLC)	≤ 15.0%
Single Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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