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Cortistatin-14 (TFA), a neuropeptide have structural similarity to somatostatin-14, binds and exerts its function via the somatostatin receptors (sst1-sst5). Cortistatin-14 (TFA) shows anticonvulsive, neuroprotective effect and remarkable anti-inflammatory properties[1][2][3][4].
Catalog Number | I046137 |
Molecular Formula | C83H115F3N20O20S2 |
Purity | ≥95% |
Reference | [1]. De Lecea L, et al. A cortical neuropeptide with neuronal depressant and sleep-modulating properties. Nature. 1996 May 16;381(6579):242-5. [2]. Baranowska B, et al. Cortistatin and pituitary hormone secretion in rat. J Physiol Pharmacol. 2009 Mar;60(1):151-6. [3]. Braun H, et al. Protective effects of cortistatin (CST-14) against kainate-induced neurotoxicity in rat brain. Brain Res. 1998 Aug 24;803(1-2):54-60. [4]. Markovics A, et al. Comparison of the anti-inflammatory and anti-nociceptive effects of cortistatin-14 and somatostatin-14 in distinct in vitro and in vivo model systems. J Mol Neurosci. 2012 Jan;46(1):40-50. |