Kyotorphin

• CAT Number: I014425
• CAS Number: 70904-56-2
• Molecular Formula: C15H23N5O4
• Molecular Weight: 337.38
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Kyotorphin; L-Tyrosyl-L-arginine; Tyr-arg; Kiotorphin;;L-tyrosyl-L-arginine
• Target: Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
• Solubility: Soluble in DMSO
• IUPAC Name: (2S)-2-[[(2S)-2-amino-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoyl]amino]-5-(diaminomethylideneamino)pentanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C15H23N5O4/c16-11(8-9-3-5-10(21)6-4-9)13(22)20-12(14(23)24)2-1-7-19-15(17)18/h3-6,11-12,21H,1-2,7-8,16H2,(H,20,22)(H,23,24)(H4,17,18,19)/t11-,12-/m0/s1
• InChIKey: JXNRXNCCROJZFB-RYUDHWBXSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC(=CC=C1C[C@@H](C(=O)N[C@@H](CCCN=C(N)N)C(=O)O)N)O

Kyotorphin（Cat No.:I014425）is a dipeptide composed of tyrosine and arginine, naturally found in the mammalian brain, known for its analgesic properties. Unlike traditional opioids, kyotorphin does not directly bind to opioid receptors but stimulates the release of met-enkephalin, an endogenous opioid peptide, providing pain relief without the addictive potential of typical opioids. Its unique mechanism has spurred interest in developing it as a therapeutic agent for pain management, especially for chronic pain conditions. Kyotorphin also exhibits potential neuromodulatory effects, making it a subject of study in neuropharmacology.

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