CAS Number: 109528-49-6Molecular Weight: 1547.6Salt Form: NH4+Purity: >96%Sequence (3-letter): Gly-Asp-Phe-Glu-Glu-Ile-Pro-Glu-Glu-Tyr(SO3H)-Leu-Gln-OHSequence (1-letter): GDFEEIPEE(Tyr(SO3H))LQ-OHStorage: -20 °C or below
Hirudin is a naturally occurring 65-amino acid peptide in the saliva of blood-sucking leeches and has anti-coagulating properties. This sulfated fragment binds to the regulatory exosite of thrombin 1 and prevents the activation of clotting factor V.