Exendin
Overview
Exendin-4 (exenatide) is a 39-amino-acid peptide originally isolated from the saliva of the Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum). It is a potent agonist of the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor and exhibits a significantly longer plasma half-life than endogenous GLP-1, making it a valuable research tool and therapeutic lead for type 2 diabetes. Exendin-4 enhances glucose-dependent insulin secretion and improves glucose tolerance.
Key Features
- ≥95% purity verified by HPLC; ≥98% available upon request
- Full catalog: Exendin-4, Exendin-3, Exendin (9-39) antagonist, and multiple fragments and analogs (including biotinylated)
- GLP-1 receptor agonist activity verified
Product Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Purity | ≥95% or ≥98% (HPLC verified) |
| Form | Lyophilized powder |
| Storage | -20°C, desiccated, protected from light |
| Research Use Only | Yes |
| Purity | ≥95% or ≥98% (HPLC verified) |
| Form | Lyophilized powder |
| Storage | -20°C, desiccated, protected from light |
| Research Use Only | Yes |