α-MSH

• UNSPSC Description:

  α-MSH (α-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone), an endogenous neuropeptide, is an endogenous melanocortin receptor 4 (MC4R) agonist with anti-inflammatory and antipyretic activities. α-MSH is a post-translational derivative of pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC)[1][2].

• Target Antigen:

  Melanocortin Receptor

• Type:

  Peptides

• Related Pathways:

  GPCR/G Protein;Neuronal Signaling

• Applications:

  Metabolism-protein/nucleotide metabolism

• Field of Research:

  Metabolic Disease; Inflammation/Immunology; Neurological Disease

• Assay Protocol:

  https://www.medchemexpress.com/_alpha_-Melanocyte-Stimulating_Hormone__MSH_,_amide.html

• Purity:

  99.57

• Solubility:

  DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)|H2O : ≥ 12.5 mg/mL

• Smiles:

  OC(C=C1)=CC=C1C[C@H](NC([C@H](CO)NC(C)=O)=O)C(N[C@@H](CO)C(N[C@@H](CCSC)C(N[C@@H](CCC(O)=O)C(N[C@@H](CC2=CN=CN2)C(N[C@@H](CC3=CC=CC=C3)C(N[C@@H](CCCNC(N)=N)C(N[C@H](C(NCC(N[C@@H](CCCCN)C(N4[C@@H](CCC4)C(N[C@H](C(N)=O)C(C)C)=O)=O)=O)=O)CC5=CNC6=CC=CC=C56)=O)=O)=O)=O)=O)=O)=O

• Molecular Weight:

  1664.88

• References & Citations:

  [1]Madhuri Singh, et al. C-terminal amino acids of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone are requisite for its antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2011 May;55(5):1920-9.|[2]M S Kim, et al. Hypothalamic localization of the feeding effect of agouti-related peptide and alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone. Diabetes. 2000 Feb;49(2):177-82.|[3]Lipton JM, et al. Mechanisms of antiinflammatory action of alpha-MSH peptides. In vivo and in vitro evidence. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 1999;885:173-182.

• Shipping Conditions:

  Blue Ice

• Storage Conditions:

  -80°C, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year (Powder, sealed storage, away from moisture and light, under nitrogen)

• Clinical Information:

  Phase 2

• CAS Number:

  581-05-5