VIP Peptide (6mg)
VIP Peptide 6 mg provides a high-purity, laboratory-verified lyophilized peptide manufactured under strict quality control standards in the USA. Formulated with 6 mg of pure Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide (VIP)āa naturally occurring 28-amino-acid neuropeptide belonging to the secretin/glucagon superfamilyāthis compound is widely utilized in immunology, neurobiology, gastroenterology, and cardiovascular research examining immunomodulatory cascades, smooth muscle relaxation, and suprachiasmatic nucleus circadian clock synchronization.
Key Specifications
Active Compound: Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide (VIP)
Chemical Formula: \text{C}_{147}\text{H}_{238}\text{N}_{44}\text{O}_{42}\text{S}
Concentration: 6 mg per vial
Purity Standard: Exceeds 99% (Third-Party HPLC Verified)
Formulation: Sterile Lyophilized Powder
Origin: Manufactured in USA
Classification: Research Use Only
Primary Research Applications
Immunomodulation & Anti-Inflammatory Pathways: VIP acts via VPAC1 and VPAC2 receptors to inhibit pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-\alpha, IL-6, IL-12) while upregulating anti-inflammatory pathways (IL-10), making it a benchmark subject in autoimmune and chronic inflammatory signaling research.
Vascular & Pulmonary Smooth Muscle Regulation: Evaluated in cardiovascular and respiratory models for its potent vasodilatory properties, pulmonary arterial pressure regulation, and airway bronchodilator mechanisms.
Circadian Rhythm & Neuroendocrine Signaling: Extensively studied in suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) neuronal models to analyze central biological clock entrainment, neuropeptide release dynamics, and intestinal mucosal signaling.