Octreotide

Product Details
Formula	C49H66N10O10S2
Molecular Weight	1019.24
Appearance	Solid
Purity	98.74%
Sequence	Phe-Cys-Phe-Trp-Lys-Thr-Cys-Thr (Disulfide bridge: Cys2-Cys7)
Sequence Shortening	FCFWKTCT (Disulfide bridge: Cys2-Cys7)

Storage & Handling
Shipping	Room temperature.
Storage	Sealed storage, away from moisture and light *The compound is unstable in solutions, freshly prepared is recommended.
Storage Powder	-80 °C/2 years, -20 °C/1 year

Octreotide (SMS 201-995) is a somatostatin receptor agonist and synthetic octapeptide endogenous somatostatin analogue. Octreotide (SMS 201-995) can bind to the somatostatin receptor and mainly subtypes 2, 3, and 5, increases Gi activity, and reduces intracellular cAMP production. Octreotide (SMS 201-995) has antitumor activity, mediates apoptosis and may also be used in disease studies in acromegaly.

! For research use only. Not intended for any clinical use.