Description

NEI (neuropeptide EI) is processed from pro-MCH. It has been reported that rat MCH may act as a central corticotropin inhibitory factor involved in the circadian rhythmicity of plasma ACTH levels in the rat while NEI antagonizes its action.

SEQUENCE: H-Glu-Ile-Gly-Asp-Glu-Glu-Asn-Ser-Ala-Lys-Phe-Pro-Ile-NH2 (ammonium salt)

ONE-LETTER SEQUENCE: EIGEENSAKFPI-NH2

MOLECULAR FORMULA: C₆₃H₉₈N₁₆O₂₃

MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 1447.57

STORAGE CONDITIONS: -20 ± 5 °C

CAS REGISTRY NUMBER: [125934-45-4]

SYNONYMS:

RESEARCH AREA: Hormonal

REFERENCES:
M.-T.Bluet-Pajot et al., J. Neuroendocrinol., 7, 297 (1995)

SKU(s): MCH-002A, MCH-002B

KEYWORDS: hormone