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[Nle4,D-Phe7]-α-MSH

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[Nle4,D-Phe7]-α-MSH
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Description: Melanocortin receptor agonist
Alternative Names: Melanotan I,MT-I,NDP-α-MSH

Purity: ≥95%

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Biological Activity

[Nle4,D-Phe7]-α-MSH is a synthetic analog of α-MSH that is an agonist at melanocortin receptors (Ki values are 0.085, 0.4, 3.8 and 5.1 nM for MC1, MC3, MC4 and MC5 receptors respectively).

Technical Data

M.Wt:
1646.86
Formula:
C78H111N21O19
Sequence:
SYSXEHFRWGKPV

(Modifications: Ser-1 = N-terminal Ac, X = Nle, Phe-7 = D-Phe, Val-13 = C-terminal amide)

Solubility:
Soluble to 0.60 mg/ml in water
Purity:
≥95%
Storage:
Store at -20°C
CAS No:
75921-69-6

The technical data provided above is for guidance only. For batch specific data refer to the Certificate of Analysis.
Tocris products are intended for laboratory research use only, unless stated otherwise.

Background References

  1. p53 regulates ERK1/2/CREB cascade via a novel SASH1/MAP2K2 crosstalk to induce hyperpigmentation
    D Zhou, Z Kuang, X Zeng, K Wang, J Ma, H Luo, M Chen, Y Li, J Zeng, S Li, F Luan, Y He, H Dai, B Liu, H Li, L He, Q Xing
    J. Cell. Mol. Med., 2017;0(0):.
  2. Melanocortin receptors: perspectives for novel drugs.
    Wikber
    Eur.J.Pharmacol., 1999;375:295
  3. 4-Norleucine, 7-D-phenylalanine-α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone: a highly potent α-melanotropin with ultrapotent biological activity.
    Sawyer et al.
    Proc.Natl.Acad.Sci.USA, 1980;77:5754

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Citation for [Nle4,D-Phe7]-α-MSH

The citations listed below are publications that use Tocris products. Selected citations for [Nle4,D-Phe7]-α-MSH include:

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  1. Promiscuous dimerization of the GH secretagogue receptor (GHS-R1a) attenuates ghrelin-mediated signaling.
    Authors: Schellekens Et al.
    J Biol Chem  2013;288:181

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