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C2671

Sigma-Aldrich

Corticotropin Releasing Factor bovine

≥90% (HPLC), Synthetic

Synonym(s):

CRF, CRH

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C206H340N60O63S
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
4697.33
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352202
NACRES:
NA.32

Quality Level

Assay

≥90% (HPLC)

form

powder

UniProt accession no.

storage temp.

−20°C

Gene Information

cow ... CRH(280755)

Amino Acid Sequence

Ser-Gln-Glu-Pro-Pro-Ile-Ser-Leu-Asp-Leu-Thr-Phe-His-Leu-Leu-Arg-Glu-Val-Leu-Glu-Met-Thr-Lys-Ala-Asp-Gln-Leu-Ala-Gln-Gln-Ala-His-Asn-Asn-Arg-Lys-Leu-Leu-Asp-Ile-Ala

Biochem/physiol Actions

CRF is a hypothalamic peptide that releases ACTH and endorphin from the anterior pituitary. It is also a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system, and is involved in autonomic and endocrine responses to stress.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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