LHRH (1-5)

Uses

LHRH (1-5) (free acid) is a polypeptide generated by the cleavage of LHRH at the Tyr55-Gly66 site. LHRH (1-5) (free acid) is converted into LHRH (1-3) and LHRH (4-5) fragments under the catalysis of Angiotensin-converting enzyme (HY-P2983)[1][2].

References

[1] McDermott JR, et al. Mechanism of degradation of LH-RH and neurotensin by synaptosomal peptidases. Peptides. 1983 Jan-Feb;4(1):25-30. DOI:10.1016/0196-9781(83)90160-2
[2] Yokosawa H, et al. Degradation of luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone by neuroblastoma cells and their membrane: evidence for the involvement of a thiol protease and angiotensin-converting enzyme. J Neurochem. 1987 Jan;48(1):293-8. DOI:10.1111/j.1471-4159.1987.tb13161.x