Teduglutide

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Teduglutide
CAT#: M3412132
Synonyms/Alias: Gattex; Glucagon-like peptide II [2-glycine] (human); ALX 0600
CAS No.: 197922-42-2
Sequence: H-His-Gly-Asp-Gly-Ser-Phe-Ser-Asp-Glu-Met-Asn-Thr-Ile-Leu-Asp-Asn-Leu-Ala-Ala-Arg-Asp-Phe-Ile-Asn-Trp-Leu-Ile-Gln-Thr-Lys-Ile-Thr-Asp-OH
M.W/Mr.: 3752.08
Molecular Formula: C164H252N44O55S
Source: Synthetic
Application: Teduglutide is a 33-membered polypeptide and glucagon-like peptide-2 (GLP-2) analog that is used for the treatment of short bowel syndrome. It works by promoting mucosal growth and possibly restoring gastric emptying and secretion.
Description: Teduglutide differs from natural GLP-2 by a single amino acid: an alanine is replaced with a glycine. This blocks breaking down of the molecule by dipeptidyl peptidase and increases its half-life from seven minutes (GLP-2) to about two hours, while retaining its biological actions. These include maintenance of the intestinal mucosa, increasing intestinal blood flow, reducing gastrointestinal motility and secretion of gastric acid.
Areas of Interest: Short bowel syndrome
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