Cocaine- and amphetamine-regulated transcript (CART) with potent appetite-suppressing activity. Satiety factor; inhibits normal and starvation-induced feeding. Closely related to the actions of leptin and neuropeptide Y; blocks the neuropeptide Y-induced feeding response. Induces anxiety and stress behavior in rodents.

209615-79-2

C226H367N65O65S7

5259.21

CART (55-102) (rat)

H2O:1 mg/mL
Powder: -20°C for 3 years
In solvent: -80°C for 2 years