Helospectin II is a peptide originally found in Heloderma lizards. Helospectin II is a neuropeptide of the vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) family that exhibits vasodilatory and antihypertensive activities, decreasing blood pressure in vivo.
| Cas No. | 93585-83-2 |
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| Purity | ≥95% |
| Formula | C180H288N46O57 |
| Formula Wt. | 4008.58 |
| Store Temp | -20°C |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
| Info Sheet | H1646 Info Sheet PDF |
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Tsueshita T, Onyükusel H, Sethi V, et al. Helospectin I and II evoke vasodilation in the intact peripheral microcirculation. Peptides. 2004 Jan;25(1):65-9. PMID: 15003357.
Uddman R, Goadsby PJ, Jansen-Olesen I, et al. Helospectin-like peptides: immunochemical localization and effects on isolated cerebral arteries and on local cerebral blood flow in the cat. J Cereb Blood Flow Metab. 1999 Jan;19(1):61-7. PMID: 9886356.
Grundemar L, Högestätt ED. Vascular effects of helodermin, helospectin I and helospectin II: a comparison with vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP). Br J Pharmacol. 1990 Mar;99(3):526-8. PMID: 2331581.
