Category:
Chiral Intermediates
CAS NO:
/
Standard:
In-house Standards,
/
Ghrelin is a 28-amino acid peptide hormone primarily synthesized in the stomach, acting as an endogenous ligand for the growth hormone secretagogue receptor (GHS-R). Its molecular formula is C144H236N40O29S and CAS number is 159977-57-4.
Requires storage at -20°C under sterile conditions. Clinical use is restricted to research purposes only; unauthorized human administration is prohibited due to potential cardiovascular risks and off-label side effects.