| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
leucokinin I | [CAS]
104600-89-7 | [Synonyms]
Leukokinin I
Leucokinin I, ≥98% (HPLC)
Glycinamide,L-a-aspartyl-L-prolyl-L-alanyl-L-phenylalanyl-L-asparaginyl-L-seryl-L-tryptophyl-
L-alpha-Aspartyl-L-prolyl-L-alanyl-L-phenylalanyl-L-asparaginyl-L-seryl-L-tryptophyl-glycinamide | [Molecular Formula]
C41H53N11O12 | [MOL File]
104600-89-7.mol | [Molecular Weight]
891.935 |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Boiling point ]
1513.4±65.0 °C(Predicted) | [density ]
1.420±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) | [storage temp. ]
-20°C | [pka]
3.82±0.19(Predicted) | [Sequence]
Asp-Pro-Ala-Phe-Asn-Ser-Trp-Gly-NH2 |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Uses]
Leucokinin I is a peptide that stimulates contraction of the anterior midgut and hindgut muscles involved in feeding in Rhodnius prolixus but not absorption in the anterior midgut[1]. | [Definition]
ChEBI:Leucokinin I is a peptide. | [References]
[1] Te Brugge V, et al. Identification of kinin-related peptides in the disease vector, Rhodnius prolixus. Peptides. 2011 Mar;32(3):469-74. DOI:10.1016/j.peptides.2010.10.002 |
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