α-MSH

α-MSH

• CAS Number: 581-05-5
• 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