Description

Neuropeptide K, Porcine is a bioactive peptide fragment derived from the porcine neurokinin B precursor. This compound is a valuable research-grade biochemical for investigating neurokinin receptor signaling pathways and related physiological processes. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D teams, academic researchers, and biotechnology companies focused on neuroscience, peptide chemistry, and drug discovery.

Application

• Neuroscience Research: Used as a reference standard and active agent in studies of neurokinin (NK) receptors, particularly the NK3 receptor subtype.
• Pharmacological Assays: Serves as a key ligand in receptor binding studies, functional cell-based assays, and signal transduction research.
• Biochemical Standard: Acts as a high-purity calibrant for analytical methods such as HPLC and mass spectrometry in peptide analysis.
• Drug Discovery & Development: Employed in screening programs and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to develop novel therapeutics targeting neurokinin pathways.
• Physiological Studies: Investigated for its role in various biological processes, including pain transmission, inflammation, and smooth muscle contraction.

Basic Information

Product Name	Neuropeptide K, Porcine
CAS No.	96827-05-3
Molecular Formula	C95H147N29O23S2
Molecular Weight	2124.5 g/mol
Synonyms	Neuropeptide K (porcine); NPK (porcine); Neurokinin B (72-107) (porcine); Tachykinin (porcine); Porcine Neuropeptide K; Asp-Met-His-Asp-Phe-Phe-Val-Gly-Leu-Met-NH2 (sequence variant); NK3 Receptor Ligand
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Quality Control

Our Neuropeptide K, Porcine is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and mass spectrometry for identity confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, peptide content, and analytical data 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 minimize moisture absorption. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere.

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 water, dilute acetic acid

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