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PYY (Phosphorylated)
Synonyms: phospho-PYY; pPYY
Description: PYY inhibits exocrine pancreatic secretion, has a vasoconstrictory action and inhibitis jejunal and colonic mobility. PYY has recently been shown to be a physiological regulator of food intake.
Species: Human
Amino acid sequence:
YPIKPEAPGEDAS(p)PEELNRYYASLRHYLNLVTRQRY-amide
Modified amino acids: p = Phosphorylated amino acid Ser-13; C-terminal Tyr-amide.
Molecular mass: 4389.79
Purity: >98% by HPLC
Solubility: H2O
Storage: Freezer (-20°C). Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). This product is stable for 2 years as supplied. Stock solutions are stable for up to 1 month at -20°C.
References: Renshaw D, Batterham RL.; Peptide YY: a potential therapy for obesity. Curr Drug Targets. 2005 Mar;6(2):171-9. Review.