Description
Somatostatin is a peptide hormone that regulates the endocrine system.
MolecularFormula
C76H104N18O19S2
SMILEs
CC(C1C(=O)NC(C(=O)NC(C(=O)NC(C(=O)NC(CSSCC(C(=O)NC(C(=O)NC(C(=O)NC(C(=O)NC(C(=O)NC(C(=O)NC(C(=O)N1)CCCCN)CC2=CNC3=CC=CC=C32)CC4=CC=CC=C4)CC5=CC=CC=C5)CC(=O)N)CCCCN)NC(=O)CNC(=O)C(C)N)C(=O)O)CO)C(C)O)CC6=CC=CC=C6)O
Sequence
H-Ala-Gly-Cys3-Lys-Asn-Phe-Phe-Trp-Lys-Thr-Phe-Thr-Ser-Cys14-OH (disulfide bond: 3 → 14)
Solubility
Soluble in water (0.3 mg/ml), and 5% acetic acid
VapourPressure
0.0±0.3 mmHg at 25℃
PreparationUse
a natural peptide hormone used to treat acute bleeding from esophageal varices, gastrointestinal ulcers, and gastritis; prevent pancreatic complications after surgery; and restrict secretions of the upper intestine, pancreas, and biliary tract.