Research Peptides

Gastrin

Gastrin is a peptide hormone primarily produced by G cells in the gastric antrum and duodenum, existing in several molecular forms (G-34, G-17, G-14). It is the principal hormonal stimulator of gastric acid secretion, acting on CCK-B/gastrin receptors on parietal cells and enterochromaffin-like (ECL) cells to promote acid production and histamine release. Beyond its digestive role, Gastrin serves as a trophic factor for gastrointestinal mucosa and has been implicated in the pathophysiology of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, gastric carcinogenesis, and colorectal cancer, making it a critical research tool in gastroenterology and oncology.

Technical Specifications

Sequence / StructurepGlu-Gly-Pro-Trp-Leu-Glu-Glu-Glu-Glu-Glu-Ala-Tyr-Gly-Trp-Met-Asp-Phe-NH2
Molecular Weight2,098.24 g/mol (G-17)
Purity≥97%
AppearanceWhite lyophilized powder
StorageStore at -20°C, protect from moisture
SolubilitySoluble in water and dilute ammonia

Application Areas

  • Gastric acid secretion research
  • GI mucosal growth studies
  • CCK-B receptor pharmacology
  • Gastrointestinal cancer research
  • Diagnostic assay development

Published Research on Gastrin

Dockray GJ. (1999) — Topical review. Gastrin and gastric epithelial physiology. J Physiol. DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-7793.1999.0315t.x

Rehfeld JF. (2020) — Gastrin and colorectal cancer: a never-ending enigmatic association. Scand J Gastroenterol. DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2020.1733078

Frequently Asked Questions About Gastrin

Gastrin is a peptide hormone that stimulates gastric acid secretion and mucosal growth in the GI tract. It is produced by G cells and acts through CCK-B/gastrin receptors.

Our wholesale Gastrin (G-17) is ≥97% purity with full analytical documentation.

Gastrin is used in gastric physiology, acid secretion studies, GI cancer research, and CCK-B receptor pharmacology.

Store at -20°C protected from moisture. Reconstituted solutions should be aliquoted and stored at -20°C.

Contact our sales team for MOQ and bulk pricing.

We supply Gastrin-17 (G-17, 'little gastrin'), the most physiologically active form, also available as pentagastrin upon request.

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