Research Catalog · peptide family
Chromostatin — Research Products
1 catalog items
| Catalog # | Product | Type | Species | Size | Price | Add to cart |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 053-04 | Chromostatin (Bovine) | Peptides | Bovine | 200 µg | $131.00 |
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Chromostatin — frequently asked
What is chromostatin?
Chromostatin is a peptide fragment derived from chromogranin A, the acidic protein stored in dense core secretory granules of chromaffin and other neuroendocrine cells. The commonly catalogued sequence corresponds to a bovine region of the precursor protein.
Why is chromostatin researched?
It was originally described as an inhibitor of catecholamine secretion from cultured bovine chromaffin cells, supporting the idea that chromogranin A fragments regulate the secretory pathway locally. No receptor has been firmly established, so findings remain preliminary.
How does it relate to other chromogranin peptides?
Chromogranin A is processed into several peptides including pancreastatin, vasostatin and catestatin. Chromostatin is less extensively characterised than these, and researchers often study it comparatively alongside the others in the same chromaffin cell preparations.