Description

Preprogastrin is a synthetic peptide fragment corresponding to the precursor of the gastrointestinal hormone gastrin. This compound is of significant value in biochemical and pharmaceutical research, serving as a critical reference standard and tool for studying gastrin biosynthesis, processing, and receptor interactions. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of endocrinology, peptide chemistry, and drug discovery, where precise molecular tools are essential for advancing therapeutic and diagnostic applications.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard in studies of gastrin precursor processing and hormone maturation pathways.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a key intermediate or analytical standard in the development of gastrin-related therapeutics and diagnostics.
• Academic Studies: Employed in university and institutional labs for fundamental research on gastrointestinal hormones and peptide biology.
• In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD): Can be utilized in the calibration and development of immunoassays designed to detect gastrin or its precursors.
• Peptide Synthesis Reference: Acts as a benchmark for purity and identity in custom peptide synthesis services.
• Cell Signaling Studies: Applied in cell-based assays to investigate the role of gastrin precursors in cellular communication and function.

Basic Information

Product Name	Preprogastrin
CAS No.	81690-22-4
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Preprogastrin (1-101); Gastrin Precursor Fragment; Preprogastrin-101; Preprogastrin Peptide; Gastrin Prohormone Fragment; PPG; Prepro-Gastrin
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Preprogastrin is produced under stringent conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assessment and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research-grade specifications.

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) and light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to ambient conditions or moisture should be avoided to maintain stability and purity. Allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to minimize condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Peptide Content	≥ 80%
Solubility	Soluble in water or dilute acetic acid

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