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Gastric Inhibitory Polypeptide (GIP)
Gastric Inhibitory Polypeptide (GIP), also known as glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide, is a peptide hormone consisting of 42 amino acids. It's synthesized and secreted by K cells in the intestinal epithelium, primarily in the duodenum and jejunum, in response to food intake, particularly fats and glucose.
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CAS # | 100040-31-1 |
Form | Lyophilized |
Molecular Formula | C226H338N60O66S1 |
Molecular Weight | 4983.6 g/mol |
Purity | >95% by HPLC |
Reconstitution | Reconstitute with PBS or H20 to desired concentration. Due to the nature of this peptide, it is recommended to first mix with DMSO. |
Sequence | YAEGTFISDYSIAMDKIHQQDFVNWLLAQKGKKNDWKHNITQ |
Solubility | Soluble in Ultrapure water under 1mg/ml |
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Storage Condition | Store at -20°C |