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GI / Gut · Gastrointestinal / gut-hormone peptide · GHRE-004

Ghrelin, rat (palmitoyl)

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Ghrelin, rat (palmitoyl) reference vial
Drug class
Gastrointestinal / gut-hormone peptide
Status
Research use only
Catalog code
GHRE-004
Also known as
GHRE-004
Reviewed
2026-06-01 · Kindr Health Clinical Team

What Ghrelin, rat (palmitoyl) 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 (palmitoyl) sits within the GI / Gut research class (CPC reference GHRE-004). 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 (palmitoyl) 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 (palmitoyl)?

Ghrelin, rat (palmitoyl) (CPC catalog code GHRE-004) 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 (palmitoyl) studied for?

Published and internal research programs use Ghrelin, rat (palmitoyl) 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 (palmitoyl) FDA-approved for human use?

No. Ghrelin, rat (palmitoyl) 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 (palmitoyl) typically used in the lab?

In a gi / gut workflow, Ghrelin, rat (palmitoyl) 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 (palmitoyl) 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 (palmitoyl) product page point to?

This kindr reference page mirrors CPC Scientific's catalog metadata for GHRE-004. 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 (palmitoyl)?

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 (palmitoyl) physicochemical & handling reference →Upstream reference sheetView CPC Scientific catalog page for GHRE-004 →Add to cart · International research catalogBuy Ghrelin, rat (palmitoyl) in the kindr Peptides Shop →

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