What is Porcine Cerebral Peptide Hydrolysate?
Porcine Cerebral Peptide Hydrolysate is a liquid preparation obtained by enzymatic hydrolysis of porcine (pig) brain tissue. It is not a single defined molecule but a complex mixture of low-molecular-weight peptides (reported to be below roughly 10 kDa) together with free amino acids. Because it is a hydrolysate rather than a pure compound, it has no single CAS number, molecular formula or sequence. GenoPept supplies it in the UK as a 10 ml multi-dose research solution containing 60 mg of peptide material.
Porcine Cerebral Peptide Hydrolysate is studied as a source of neuropeptides and neurotrophic-related fragments in neuroscience research. The mixture reflects the peptide content of brain tissue after controlled enzymatic processing, which is why it is used as a broad-spectrum research preparation rather than a single-target compound.
Porcine Cerebral Peptide Hydrolysate research applications
Preclinical research relevant to porcine brain-derived peptide preparations covers several model-based areas, listed here for scientific context only.
- Neuroprotection: studied for reported effects on neuronal survival in cell-culture models.
- Neurotrophic signalling: investigated for reported neurotrophic-like activity of its peptide fractions.
- Neuroplasticity: research explores reported effects on markers of synaptic function in models.
- Peptidomics: used as a complex sample in analysis of brain-derived peptide fractions.
Mechanism of action (preclinical)
Because Porcine Cerebral Peptide Hydrolysate is a heterogeneous mixture, its reported activity is attributed to the combined action of its many low-molecular-weight peptides and free amino acids rather than a single receptor interaction. Preclinical literature on porcine brain peptide preparations reports neurotrophic-like and antioxidant-related effects on neural cells, and researchers use techniques such as LC-MS peptidomics to characterise the active fractions. These are laboratory observations only and are not statements about effects in people.
Porcine Cerebral Peptide Hydrolysate product specifications
| Compound | Porcine Cerebral Peptide Hydrolysate |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Porcine brain peptide hydrolysate, cerebral peptide preparation |
| Sequence / class | Enzymatic porcine brain hydrolysate: mixture of low-molecular-weight peptides (<~10 kDa) and free amino acids |
| Form | 10 ml multi-dose research solution |
| Available sizes | 60 mg (10 ml vial) |
| Purity | Standardised peptide preparation |
| Verification | LC-MS identity, third-party (ISO/IEC 17025) |
| Storage (unopened) | 2–8 °C, protected from light |
| Intended use | In-vitro laboratory research only |
Available sizes
- Porcine Cerebral Peptide Hydrolysate 60mg (10ml vial) vial
Porcine Cerebral Peptide Hydrolysate is offered in the vial sizes listed above for UK research laboratories. Wholesale boxes of 10 vials are available through GenoPept for teams running larger studies, with tiered savings on bulk orders. See the bulk and wholesale page for details.
Handling and storage (laboratory)
Porcine Cerebral Peptide Hydrolysate is supplied as a ready-to-use 10 ml multi-dose research solution in a sealed vial, so no reconstitution is required. Withdraw aliquots using aseptic technique and avoid introducing contaminants into the vial. Do not shake vigorously.
Store the solution at 2–8 °C, protected from light, and use it within the period stated in the laboratory protocol. See the GenoPept guides on how to store research peptides and what a Certificate of Analysis shows.
Quality assurance and Certificate of Analysis
Every batch of Porcine Cerebral Peptide Hydrolysate supplied by GenoPept is verified to at least 99% purity. Identity and purity are confirmed by an independent third-party laboratory (Puralytix, accredited to ISO/IEC 17025) using HPLC for purity and LC-MS for identity. Each vial is batch-identified with a lot number and expiry date on the label.
The matching Certificate of Analysis (COA) is available from the “View Certificate of Analysis” button on this page, and the full library is published at the GenoPept COA certificates page. Learn more about what a Certificate of Analysis shows and the UK legal status of research peptides.
Related research compounds
- DSIP — a defined neuropeptide studied in sleep and stress research.
- Pinealon — a neuroprotective tripeptide bioregulator.
- Semax — a nootropic ACTH(4-10) research peptide.
- P21 — a CNTF-derived peptide studied in neurogenesis research.
Porcine Cerebral Peptide Hydrolysate frequently asked questions
What is Porcine Cerebral Peptide Hydrolysate used for in research?
It is used in neuroscience research to study neuroprotection, neurotrophic-like signalling and neuroplasticity in cell-culture models, and as a complex sample in peptidomics. As a brain-derived hydrolysate it provides a broad mixture of peptides rather than a single target. It is supplied strictly for in-vitro research and not for human use, diagnosis or therapy.
How is Porcine Cerebral Peptide Hydrolysate supplied?
GenoPept supplies it as a 10 ml multi-dose research solution containing 60 mg of peptide material in a sealed vial, so no reconstitution is needed. Identity is confirmed by an independent ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory using LC-MS, and each order includes a batch Certificate of Analysis available from the product page.
How should Porcine Cerebral Peptide Hydrolysate be stored?
Because it is a liquid, store the solution at 2–8 °C, protected from light, and use it within the period stated in the laboratory protocol. Withdraw aliquots using aseptic technique to avoid contaminating the multi-dose vial, and do not shake vigorously. Do not freeze unless the protocol specifically calls for it.
Is Porcine Cerebral Peptide Hydrolysate for human use?
No. This hydrolysate from GenoPept is a research chemical supplied for in-vitro laboratory research only. It is not a medicine, not for human or veterinary use, and not intended for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. All handling should be performed by qualified personnel in a controlled laboratory environment in line with UK research guidance.
Why does this product have no single formula or CAS number?
Porcine Cerebral Peptide Hydrolysate is a heterogeneous mixture produced by enzymatic hydrolysis of brain tissue, containing many low-molecular-weight peptides and free amino acids rather than one pure compound. For that reason it has no single molecular formula, molecular weight or CAS number, and it is characterised as a standardised preparation instead.
Research use only. This product is supplied for in-vitro laboratory research only. It is not for human or veterinary use, is not a medicine, and is not intended for diagnostic or therapeutic use. Handling should be carried out only by qualified personnel in an appropriate laboratory setting.
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