Novokinin
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Description: AT2 agonist; orally active
Biological Activity
Angiotensin AT2 receptor agonist (Ki = 7.35 μM) that displays 93-fold selectivity over AT1. Exhibits vasorelaxing and hypotensive activity via activation of the IP (prostacyclin) receptor, and suppresses food intake via activation of PGE2-EP4. Orally active.Technical Data
M.Wt:
795.98
Formula:
C39H61N11O7
Sequence:
RPLKPW
Solubility:
Soluble to 1 mg/ml in water
Storage:
Desiccate at -20°C
CAS No:
358738-77-9
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Background References
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A potent hypotensive peptide, novokinin, induces relaxation by AT2- and IP-receptor-dependent mechanism in the mesenteric artery from SHRs.
Yamada et al.
Biosci.Biotechnol.Biochem., 2008;72:257 -
Hypotensive activity of novokinin, a potent analogue of ovokinin(2-7), is mediated by angiotensin AT2 receptor and prostaglandin IP receptor.
Yamada et al.
Peptides, 2008;29:412 -
Orally administered novokinin, an angiotensin AT2 receptor agonist, suppresses food intake via prostaglandin E2-dependent mechanism in mice.
Ohinata et al.
Peptides, 2009;30:1105
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