SYNONYMS
Alarelin, Alarelin Acetate.
INTRODUCTION
Alarelin (Gonadotrophin-releasing hormone) is a synthetic LH-RH agonist that is found in higher amounts than that of LH-RH in rat hypophyseal stimulation of gonadotropin secretion in vivo and in vitro and in ovulation inductions. Alarelin is known for its induction of ovulation. Alarelin acetate is the acetate form of a hypothalamic peptide that stimulates the release of FSH and LH from the pituitary gland.
DESCRIPTION
Alarelin acetate peptide is a single, non-glycosylated polypeptide chain containing 9 amino acids, having a molecular mass of 1167.3 Dalton and a Molecular formula of C56H78N16O12 x C2H4O2. The CAS No. is 79561-22-1.
