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The tripeptide pEWG-amide found in plasma stimulates the uptake of serotonin into platelets. Increased amounts of pEWG-amide can be detected in the urine of autistic children. The urinary peptide, which is generated from the CNS glycoprotein reelin, has also been associated with depression and anxiety disorders.
Catalog Number
H-3858
One Letter Code
pEWG-NH₂
Synonyms
Serotonin Uptake Stimulator Peptide
Molecular Formula
C₁₈H₂₁N₅O₄
Relative Molecular Mass
371.40
CAS Registry Number
239134-47-5
Source
Synthetic
Storage Conditions
-20 ± 5 °C
Areas of Interest
Di- and Tripeptides
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