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α-MSH

Catalog #: 2584
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α-MSH
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Description: Endogenous melanocortin receptor agonist
Alternative Names: α-Melanotropin,α-Melanocyte-stimulating hormone

Purity: ≥95%

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Biological Activity

α-MSH is an endogenous melanocortin receptor agonist (Ki values are 0.12, 31, 660 and 5700 nM for MC1, MC3, MC4 and MC5 receptors respectively). Anti-inflammatory peptide; antagonizes proinflammatory mediators, including TNF-α, IL-6 and NO and induces anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10. Inhibits food intake and induces penile erections following i.c.v. administration.

Technical Data

M.Wt:
1664.9
Formula:
C77H109N21O19S
Sequence:
SYSMEHFRWGKPV

(Modifications: Ser-1 = N-terminal Ac, Val-13 = C-terminal amide)

Solubility:
Soluble to 0.60 mg/ml in water
Purity:
≥95%
Storage:
Store at -20°C
CAS No:
581-05-5

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Citations for α-MSH

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  1. Re-evaluation of Adrenocorticotropic Hormone and Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone Activation of GPR139 in Vitro.
    Authors: Nepomuceno Et al.
    Front Pharmacol  2018;9:157
  2. The orphan G protein-coupled receptor GPR139 is activated by the peptides: Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), α-, and β-melanocyte stimulating hormone (α-MSH, and β-MSH), and the conserved core motif HFRW.
    Authors: Nøhr Et al.
    Neurochem Int  2017;102:105

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