Amylin (IAPP), feline TFA

• CAT Number: I044307
• Molecular Formula: C165H272N52O54S2.xC2HF3O2
• Molecular Weight: 3912.42 (free base)
• Purity: ≥95%

Amylin (IAPP), feline TFA is a 37-amino acid polypeptide from feline. Amylin (IAPP), feline TFA is one of the major secretory products of β-cells of the pancreatic islets. Amylin (IAPP), feline TFA is a regulatory peptide, which inhibits insulin and glucagon secretion[1].
Amylin (IAPP), feline TFA can aggregate into pancreatic islet amyloid deposits[1].
Amylin (IAPP), feline TFA is expressed in the gastrointestinal tract of cats[1].

Reference

[1]. Westermark P, et al. Islet amyloid polypeptide, islet amyloid, and diabetes mellitus. Physiol Rev. 2011 Jul;91(3):795-826.
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