Metamorphosin A
Overview
Metamorphosin A (MMA) is a neuropeptide originally isolated from the anthozoan Anthopleura elegantissima, where it functions as a potent inducer of metamorphosis in the marine hydroid Hydractinia echinata. This small oligopeptide reactivates pattern formation, cell proliferation, cell differentiation, and morphogenesis in isolated posterior body parts, making it a key tool for studying developmental signaling pathways.
Key Features
- Hexapeptide with sequence (Pyr)-Gln-Pro-Gly-Leu-Trp-NH₂ (CAS 157622-03-2)
- Triggers metamorphosis and reactivates morphogenetic programs in hydroid model systems
- Custom synthesis with ≥95% purity, verified by HPLC
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 |