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GI / Gut · Gastrointestinal / gut-hormone peptide · GHRE-003

Ghrelin, rat (n-octanoyl)

Research use · ships internationally
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Ghrelin, rat (n-octanoyl) reference vial
Drug class
Gastrointestinal / gut-hormone peptide
Status
Research use only
Catalog code
GHRE-003
Also known as
GHRE-003
Reviewed
2026-06-01 · Kindr Health Clinical Team

What Ghrelin, rat (n-octanoyl) is studied for

  • Incretin (GLP-1 / GIP) receptor signaling
  • Appetite and satiety-circuit research
  • Gastric motility and emptying assays
  • Gut–brain axis and vagal signaling models

Mechanism of action

Ghrelin, rat (n-octanoyl) sits within the GI / Gut research class (CPC reference GHRE-003). Gut peptides engage GPCRs on enteroendocrine cells, vagal afferents, and central nuclei, modulating motility, secretion, satiety, and glucose-dependent insulin release. Investigators typically incorporate Ghrelin, rat (n-octanoyl) as a reference standard, tool ligand, or substrate in the assay contexts listed above. cAMP HTRF, in vitro islet insulin secretion, and food-intake models in rodents.

Frequently asked questions

What is Ghrelin, rat (n-octanoyl)?

Ghrelin, rat (n-octanoyl) (CPC catalog code GHRE-003) is a synthetic gastrointestinal / gut-hormone peptide in the gi / gut category. It is provided as a lyophilized ~1 mg vial for in-vitro research use only.

What is Ghrelin, rat (n-octanoyl) studied for?

Published and internal research programs use Ghrelin, rat (n-octanoyl) as a reference standard in gi / gut workflows — for example, incretin (glp-1 / gip) receptor signaling and appetite and satiety-circuit research. Human clinical evidence is not established.

Is Ghrelin, rat (n-octanoyl) FDA-approved for human use?

No. Ghrelin, rat (n-octanoyl) is a research-grade reference peptide and is not approved by the FDA or any national regulator for human or veterinary therapeutic use. It is offered exclusively for in-vitro laboratory research and does not ship to the United States for consumer use.

How is Ghrelin, rat (n-octanoyl) typically used in the lab?

In a gi / gut workflow, Ghrelin, rat (n-octanoyl) is reconstituted in sterile buffer or DMSO (solubility-dependent) and applied in the researcher's chosen assay format. cAMP HTRF, in vitro islet insulin secretion, and food-intake models in rodents.

How should Ghrelin, rat (n-octanoyl) be stored?

Store lyophilized at −20 °C. Reconstitute in acidified water (0.1% acetic acid) for stability. Follow your institution's standard operating procedures for handling synthetic peptides.

Where does the Ghrelin, rat (n-octanoyl) product page point to?

This kindr reference page mirrors CPC Scientific's catalog metadata for GHRE-003. The upstream reference sheet — including sequence, purity, MW, and application notes where published — is linked from the buy panel. All orders placed on kindr Peptides ship internationally under research-use terms only.

What quality specifications apply to Ghrelin, rat (n-octanoyl)?

Research-grade peptides in the CPC catalog are synthesized by solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS), purified by preparative RP-HPLC, and characterized by analytical HPLC and mass spectrometry. Typical purity is ≥95%; certificate of analysis is available on request.

Internal reference sheetOpen the Ghrelin, rat (n-octanoyl) physicochemical & handling reference →Upstream reference sheetView CPC Scientific catalog page for GHRE-003 →Add to cart · International research catalogBuy Ghrelin, rat (n-octanoyl) in the kindr Peptides Shop →

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