Research Peptides

C-Peptide

C-Peptide (Connecting Peptide) is a 31-amino acid peptide cleaved from proinsulin during the biosynthesis of insulin in pancreatic beta cells. Once considered biologically inert, C-Peptide has emerged as a bioactive molecule with distinct physiological functions including stimulation of Na+/K+-ATPase activity, enhancement of endothelial nitric oxide synthase, and improvement of microvascular blood flow. Clinically, C-Peptide levels serve as a reliable biomarker of endogenous insulin production, making it invaluable in diabetes diagnostics. Recent research explores its therapeutic potential in diabetic neuropathy, nephropathy, and other complications of type 1 diabetes.

Technical Specifications

Sequence / StructureEAEDLQVGQVELGGGPGAGSLQPLALEGSLQ
Molecular Weight3,020.29 g/mol
Purity≥98%
AppearanceWhite lyophilized powder
StorageStore at -20°C, protect from moisture
SolubilitySoluble in sterile water

Application Areas

  • Diabetes diagnostics research
  • Diabetic neuropathy studies
  • Microvascular function research
  • Insulin secretion assays
  • Metabolic biomarker studies

Published Research on C-Peptide

Wahren J, Ekberg K, Johansson J, et al. (2000) — Role of C-peptide in human physiology. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab. DOI: 10.1152/ajpendo.2000.278.5.E759

Johansson BL, Borg K, Fernqvist-Forbes E, et al. (2000) — Beneficial effects of C-peptide on incipient nephropathy and neuropathy in patients with Type 1 diabetes mellitus. Diabet Med. DOI: 10.1046/j.1464-5491.2000.00274.x

Frequently Asked Questions About C-Peptide

C-Peptide is a 31-amino acid peptide released during insulin biosynthesis. Once thought inert, it now shows biological activity in vascular function and is a key biomarker for insulin production.

Our wholesale C-Peptide is ≥98% purity with full analytical documentation.

C-Peptide is used in diabetes diagnostics, diabetic complication research, microvascular function studies, and metabolic biomarker assays.

Store at -20°C protected from moisture. Reconstituted solutions should be used within 7 days at 2-8°C.

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C-Peptide levels directly reflect endogenous insulin production, making it essential for distinguishing type 1 from type 2 diabetes and monitoring beta cell function.

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