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α-MSH (TFA)

CAT: 0804-HY-P0252A-01Size: 1 mgDry Ice: NoHazardous: No
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Description
α-MSH (α-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone) TFA, an endogenous neuropeptide, is an endogenous melanocortin receptor 4 (MC4R) agonist with anti-inflammatory and antipyretic activities. α-MSH TFA is a post-translational derivative of pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) [1][2].
CAS Number
171869-93-5
Product Name Alternative
α-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone (TFA)
UNSPSC
12352209
Hazard Statement
H302, H315, H319, H335
Target
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/α-melanocyte-stimulating-hormone-msh-amide-tfa.html
Purity
98.54
Solubility
H2O : 25 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
OC(C(F)(F)F)=O.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.[x]
Molecular Formula
C77H109N21O19S.xC2HF3O2
Precautions
H302, H315, H319, H335
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]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)
Scientific Category
Peptides
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
Isoform
MC4R