Motilin, human

CAS Number: 9072-41-7
Molecular Weight: 2697.37
Salt Form: Acetate
Purity: >96%
Sequence (3-letter): Phe-Val-Pro-Ile-Phe-Thr-Tyr-Gly-Glu-Leu-Gln-Arg-Met-Gln-Glu-Lys-Glu-Arg-Asn-Lys-Gly-Gln-OH
Sequence (1-letter): FVPIFTYGELQRMQEKERNKGQ-OH
Storage: -20 °C or below

Motilin is released by endocrine cells in the proximal small intestine. Motilin regulates gastric emptying by stimulating smooth muscle contraction in the gut. It also promotes the release of pancreatic polypeptide and somatostatin.