Description

Preprocholecystokinin is a high-purity biochemical precursor peptide of significant interest in advanced research and development. This compound is crucial for studying the biosynthesis, processing, and physiological roles of the hormone cholecystokinin (CCK). It serves as an essential raw material for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and diagnostic sectors, particularly those focused on neurogastroenterology, metabolic disorders, and peptide-based therapeutic discovery.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a critical substrate for studying the enzymatic processing and post-translational modification of peptide hormones.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Serves as a key starting material or reference standard in the development of novel therapeutics targeting CCK receptor pathways.
• Diagnostic Development: Employed in the production of antibodies, immunoassays, and diagnostic kits for measuring CCK and related peptides.
• Neuroscience Studies: Essential for investigating the role of CCK in brain-gut axis signaling, appetite regulation, and anxiety-related behaviors.
• Academic & Institutional Labs: A fundamental reagent for university and research institute projects focused on endocrinology and peptide biology.
• GMP Manufacturing: Potential use as a qualified raw material in the controlled synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) under Good Manufacturing Practice guidelines.

Basic Information

Product Name	Preprocholecystokinin
CAS No.	89624-02-2
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Prepro-CCK; Cholecystokinin Precursor; CCK Preproprotein; Preprocholecystokinin (1-115); CCK Gene Product; CCK Prohormone; Cholecystokinin Prepropeptide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Preprocholecystokinin is produced and controlled under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for critical research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including purity assessment by HPLC and identity confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all specifications and test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 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%
Peptide Content	≥ 80% (by weight)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Solubility	Soluble in aqueous buffers or dilute acetic acid

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