Ceruletide

• Catalog No.: DB00403
• CAS Number: 17650-98-5
• M. F.: C45H57N9O14S
• M. W.: 980.05098

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: (3S)-3-[(2R)-2-[(2S)-2-{2-[(2S,3R)-2-[(2S)-2-amino-3-[4-(sulfooxy)phenyl]propanamido]-3-hydroxybutanamido]acetamido}-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)propanamido]hexanamido]-3-{[(1S)-1-carbamoyl-2-phenylethyl]carbamoyl}propanoic acid
• IUPAC Traditional name: tymtran

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 17650-98-5

PROPERTIES

• Hydrophobicity(logP): -0.9

DETAILS

Description (English)

• Drug Groups: approved
• Description: Caerulein is a specific decapeptide similar in action and composition to the natural gastrointestinal peptide hormone cholecystokinin. It stimulates gastric, biliary, and pancreatic secretion; and certain smooth muscle.
• Indication: Caerulein stimulates gastric, biliary, and pancreatic secretion; and certain smooth muscle. As such, it is used in paralytic ileus and as diagnostic aid in pancreatic malfunction.
• Pharmacology: Caerulein is a specific decapeptide similar in action and composition to the natural gastrointestinal peptide hormone cholecystokinin. It stimulates gastric, biliary, and pancreatic secretion; and certain smooth muscle.
• Affected Organisms: Humans and other mammals
• Absorption: Absorbed following intravenous administration.