VIP (10mg)
Description & mechanism
VIP (vasoactive intestinal peptide) is a 28-amino-acid neuropeptide that acts at the VPAC1 and VPAC2 receptors. It is used in research to study neuropeptide signalling and immune-cell and vasomotor responses in cell-culture and tissue models.
Applications in research
- VPAC1 and VPAC2 receptor activation and signalling studies
- Immune-cell neuropeptide-response assays in vitro
- Smooth-muscle and vascular signalling research
Specifications
Handling, reconstitution & storage
Reconstitute the lyophilized solid in sterile water or bacteriostatic diluent to the desired working concentration; mix by gentle inversion and avoid vigorous agitation or repeated freeze-thaw. Sterile-filter (0.22 µm) if aseptic use is required, aliquot into single-use volumes, and store reconstituted material frozen at -20 °C.
Precautions & notes
For in-vitro research and laboratory use only. Bodily introduction of any kind into humans or animals is strictly forbidden. Handle as a bioactive substance using appropriate PPE and consult the safety data sheet.
This product is furnished for in-vitro research and laboratory use only. Bodily introduction of any kind into humans or animals is strictly forbidden.