Description

[5-Methionine]Enkephalin, Enkephalin M is a synthetic opioid peptide analog of the endogenous Met-enkephalin. This compound is of significant value for research into the opioid receptor system, pain pathways, and neurobiology. It is primarily needed by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, academic research institutions, and biotechnology companies focused on neuroscience and analgesic drug discovery.

Application

• Neuroscience Research: Used as a reference standard and tool compound for studying the function and distribution of delta (δ) and mu (μ) opioid receptors.
• Pharmacological Studies: Employed in in vitro and in vivo assays to investigate analgesic mechanisms, receptor binding affinity, and signal transduction pathways.
• Biochemical Analysis: Serves as a critical substrate or ligand in enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA), radioimmunoassays (RIA), and other analytical techniques.
• Drug Discovery & Development: Acts as a lead compound or molecular template for the design and synthesis of novel peptide-based therapeutics targeting pain management.
• Cell Biology: Utilized in studies examining the effects of opioid peptides on cell proliferation, apoptosis, and immune cell function.
• Standards & Calibration: Provides a high-purity standard for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of enkephalins in various biological matrices.

Basic Information

Product Name	[5-Methionine]Enkephalin, Enkephalin M
CAS No.	82362-17-2
Molecular Formula	C27H35N5O7S
Molecular Weight	573.66 g/mol
Synonyms	Met-Enkephalin; Methionine Enkephalin; Opioid Growth Factor (OGF); Tyr-Gly-Gly-Phe-Met; YGGFM; [Met5]-Enkephalin; Enkephalin, Methionine; OGF (1-5)
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Quality Control

Our [5-Methionine]Enkephalin is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the exacting standards required for research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, chromatographic data, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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

Specification

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

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