Tetragastrin

Cholecystokinin tetrapeptide is a tetrapeptide composed of L-tryptophan, L-methione, L-aspartic acid and L-phenylalaninamide residues joined in sequence. Among its listed roles, it functions as a anxiogenic and a human metabolite. It is a tetrapeptide and a peptidyl amide. The directory classifies it as a discontinued API with a peptide source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Cholecystokinin tetrapeptide and Gastrin tetrapeptide. Its PubChem CID is 446569.

CAS No 1947-37-1
Molecular Formula C29H36N6O6S
Molecular Weight 596.7 g/mol
Synonyms (3S)-3-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-2-amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)propanoyl]amino]-4-methylsulfanylbutanoyl]amino]-4-[[(2S)-1-amino-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino]-4-oxobutanoic acid

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