VIP is widely distributed inthe body and is believed to occur throughout the gastrointestinaltract. It is a 28-residue polypeptide with structuralsimilarities to secretin and glucagon. It causes vasodilatationand increases cardiac contractibility. VIP stimulates bicarbonatesecretion, relaxes gastrointestinal and othersmooth muscles, stimulates glycogenesis, inhibits gastricacid secretion, and stimulates insulin secretion. Its hormonaland neurotransmitter role has been investigated.
It is mainly used for the treatment of acute respiratory distress syndrome and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. It has good effects and few side effects, and is a peptide drug with great market prospects.It can also be used as an indicator for the treatment or the proliferation of tumors.
Brand: Soarwin
CAS No.: 40077-57-4
Molecular Formula: C147H238N44O42S
EC Number: 200-001-8
Density: 1.47±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted)
Storage temp.: -20°C
Solubility: 1% acetic acid: soluble 0.1%, clear, colorless
