Description

β-Endorphin (Equine) is a potent endogenous opioid neuropeptide and peptide hormone derived from the proopiomelanocortin (POMC) precursor. This specific equine-derived sequence is of significant value for research into pain modulation, stress response, and neuroendocrine functions in veterinary and comparative biomedical studies. It serves as a critical reference standard and active pharmaceutical ingredient for researchers and developers in pharmaceutical R&D, veterinary medicine, and advanced neurobiological research.

Application

• Biomedical Research: Used as a reference standard in studies investigating opioid receptor binding, analgesic pathways, and stress physiology.
• Veterinary Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a key intermediate or active ingredient in the development of novel pain management or therapeutic agents for equine health.
• Diagnostic Kit Manufacturing: Employed in the production of immunoassays (ELISA, RIA) and other diagnostic tools for detecting and quantifying endorphin levels.
• Neuropharmacology Studies: Essential for in vitro and in vivo experiments exploring the role of endorphins in behavior, addiction, and neuroprotection.
• Comparative Endocrinology: Facilitates research into species-specific differences in the endocrine and nervous systems.
• Cell Culture & Biochemical Assays: Used to stimulate cellular responses and study signal transduction mechanisms in specialized cell lines.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	β-Endorphin (Equine)
CAS No.	79495-86-6
Molecular Formula	C158H251N39O46S
Molecular Weight	3466.0 g/mol (approximate)
Synonyms	β-Endorphin (Equine); Equine β-Endorphin; β-Lipotropin (61-91), equine; Corticotropin-like intermediate lobe peptide (CLIP); Endorphin, β- (horse); LPH-(61-91) (Equine); β-LPH-(61-91); Opioid peptide β-EP (Equine)
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Quality Control

Our β-Endorphin (Equine) is produced and controlled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (MS, IR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, peptide content, and analytical results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below in a dedicated freezer. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Allow the vial to equilibrate to 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)	≥ 95.0%
Peptide Content	≥ 80.0% (by weight)
Amino Acid Analysis	Within ± 10% of theoretical
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Acetate Content (HPIC)	≤ 10.0%
Biological Activity	Assayed in a suitable opioid receptor binding model (Available on request)

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