Name | (2S)-6-amino-2-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-1-[(2S,3R)-2-amino-3-hydroxy-butanoyl]pyrrolidine-2-carbonyl]amino]-5-(diaminomethylideneamino)pentanoyl]amino]hexanoic acid |
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Description | Kentsin, a contraceptive tetrapeptide, is originally extracted from hamster embryos. Kentsin prevents the maturation of Graafian follicles and consequently inhibits ovulation. Kentsin has opiate properties on gastrointestinal motility[1][3][5]. |
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In Vitro | Kentsin (100 μg/mL, 18 h) increases endogenous xenotropic virus expression in K-Balb 19a/h cells transformed with Kirsten sarcoma virus[2]. Kentsin (30 μM) does not inhibit electrically stimulated contractions of the guinea pig ileum (GPI) or mouse vas deferens (MVD)[1]. |
In Vivo | Kentsin (0-100 μg, i.c.v. or intrathecal administration) produces analgesia in both the hotplate and abdominal stretch tests[1]. Kentsin (20 and 100 ng/kg, i.c.v.) inhibits the antral motility index and disrupts the jejunal migrating motor complex in fasted dogs[3]. Kentsin (4.0 μg/kg, i.c.v. 2 hours after the beginning of a meal) restores the “fasted” (the migrating myoelectric complex of intestinal motility), and can be blocked by previous Naloxone (400 μg/kg, i.c.v.)[4]. Animal Model: Fasted dogs[3] Dosage: 20 and 100 ng/kg Administration: Intracerebroventricular injection (i.c.v.) Result: Inhibited the antral motility index by 51.2 and 76.1%. Disrupted the jejunal migrating motor complex for 2 and 4 h respectively. |
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Molecular Formula | C21H40N8O6 |
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