Chemicals

Gastrin, chicken

Gastrin, Chicken is a bioactive peptide hormone specifically derived from avian (chicken) sources, playing a crucial role in the regulation of gastric acid secretion and gastrointestinal functions in avian species. This peptide exists in multiple molecular forms, with the predominant active form typically being a 17-amino acid peptide (G-17) that shares structural homology with mammalian gastrins but contains specie…

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS


Item
Specification
Product Name
Gastrin, Chicken
CAS NO.
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Appearance
White to off-white lyophilized powder
Molecular Formula
C190H265N47O51S
Molecular Weight
4055.58 g/mol 
Purity (RP-HPLC)
≥ 95.0%
Solubility

Soluble in water, PBS (pH 7.0-7.5), dilute acetic acid

Endotoxin< 1.0 EU/mg
Biological Activity
Functional fragments of fibronectin type III junctions; involved in cell adhesion, migration, signal transduction, and tissue repair; commonly used in integrin binding, cell-matrix interaction, wound healing, and tumor metastasis research.
Storage Conditions
Store at -20°C or below, protected from light and moisture. After reconstitution, aliquot and store at -20°C or -80°C
Stock Location
Stock in USA
MOQ
1g


1.MECHANISM OF ACTION

Chicken Gastrin exerts its physiological effects by binding to cholecystokinin-B/gastrin receptors (CCK-BR) on gastric parietal cells and enterochromaffin-like (ECL) cells. This receptor is a G-protein coupled receptor that primarily activates the Gq/11 signaling pathway. Upon binding, it triggers phospholipase C (PLC) activation, leading to increased inositol trisphosphate (IP3) and diagoglycerol (DAG) production.


2.PRODUCT INDICATIONS

  • Comparative Endocrinology Studies: Investigating evolutionary differences in gastrointestinal hormone structure and function between avian and mammalian species

  • Avian Veterinary Research: Studying gastric physiology, digestive disorders, and nutritional absorption in poultry and avian species

  • Species-Specific Receptor Studies: Characterizing CCK-B/gastrin receptor binding affinity, specificity, and signaling in avian tissues

  • Developmental Biology: Examining the role of gastrin in gastrointestinal tract development and maturation in avian embryos

  • Agricultural Science Research: Optimizing feed efficiency and growth performance in poultry through hormonal regulation studies

  • Pharmacological Screening: Testing gastrin receptor agonists/antagonists for potential veterinary applications

  • Molecular Evolution Research: Analyzing peptide hormone evolution across vertebrate species


3.CLINICAL EFFICACY OF PRODUCT

Research Validation: Studies demonstrate that chicken gastrin effectively stimulates gastric acid secretion in avian gastric preparations and shows cross-reactivity in some mammalian assay systems due to receptor homology

Veterinary Relevance: Research using chicken gastrin contributes to understanding digestive disorders in poultry, potentially informing management strategies for conditions like gastric hypersecretion or ulcers in commercial flocks

Diagnostic Potential: In research settings, it may be used to develop species-specific assays for assessing gastric function in avian veterinary medicine
Therapeutic Gap: No approved therapeutic products based on chicken gastrin exist for clinical veterinary practice; its primary value remains in basic physiological research
Translational Limitations: Significant sequence differences from mammalian gastrins prevent direct therapeutic substitution, though mechanistic insights may inform broader gastrointestinal research


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