Description

γ-Endorphin is a naturally occurring endogenous opioid peptide, a fragment of the β-endorphin precursor. This compound is of significant interest in neuroscience and pharmaceutical research due to its role in modulating pain perception, stress response, and emotional states. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical developers focused on neuropharmacology, analgesic mechanisms, and peptide-based therapeutic discovery.

Application

• Neuroscientific Research: Used as a reference standard and active agent in studies investigating opioid receptor interactions, signal transduction pathways, and endogenous pain modulation systems.
• Pharmacological Development: Serves as a key biochemical tool and potential lead compound for developing novel analgesics and neuropsychiatric drugs targeting the opioid system.
• Biochemical Assays: Employed in competitive binding assays, receptor autoradiography, and in vitro functional tests to characterize receptor affinity and efficacy.
• Academic & Clinical Studies: Facilitates fundamental research into the physiological and behavioral effects of endorphins, contributing to a better understanding of addiction, mood disorders, and chronic pain.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	γ-Endorphin
CAS No.	60893-02-9
Molecular Formula	C₇₇H₁₂₀N₂₂O₂₃S
Molecular Weight	1750.0 g/mol (approx.)
Synonyms	β-Lipotropin-(61-77); γ-Endorphin; Endorphin, γ-; LPH-(61-77); Lipotropin, γ-; β-Lipotropin (61-77); Gamma Endorphin; γ-EP
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Quality Control

Our γ-Endorphin is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by comprehensive analytical documentation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your regulatory and research requirements.

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 reach room temperature in a desiccator before opening to minimize moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white lyophilized powder
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time corresponds to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Peptide Content	≥ 80.0% (by weight)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Acetate Content (HPIC)	≤ 10.0%
Solubility	Soluble in water, acetic acid

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