Sauvagine
Sauvagine
Amphibian CRF-like peptide; exact canonical sequence varies by source Amino Acids · MW: N/A
Amino Acids
Amphibian CRF-like peptide; exact canonical sequence varies by source
Molecular Weight
N/A
Half-life
N/A
Research Score
4.2
Studies
85
Storage
Store lyophilized at -20°C, reconstituted at 2-8°C
What is Sauvagine?
Sauvagine is a CRF-like amphibian peptide originally isolated from Phyllomedusa species. It remains a standard pharmacology tool for studying CRF receptor activation and stress-related signaling.
Key Benefits & Mechanisms
CRF receptor activation
smooth-muscle effects
stress-axis research
Research Summary
Sauvagine is a classic documented CRF-family agonist used in receptor and physiology studies. Its potency makes it useful for probing CRF-like signaling in cardiovascular, endocrine, and behavioral models.
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