Alpha-MSH
Peptide to Alpha-MSH
Product Specifications
CAS Number
581-05-5
Structure Composition
Ac-Ser-Tyr-Ser-Met-Glu-His-Phe-Arg-Trp-Gly-Lys-Pro-Val-NH2
Product Name Alternative
Acetyl-ACTH (1-13) amide, α-Melanotropin (human)
Applications
Alpha-MSH, also known as α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH), is a 13-amino acid peptide originally characterized as a neuropeptide derived from the pituitary gland. α-MSH is synthesized from pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) by the action of specific prohormone convertases and is involved in the regulation of important physiological functions including food intake, energy homeostasis, modulation of immune responses and photoprotection.
Purity
> 95%
Form
Lyophilized powder
Molecular Formula
C77H109N21O19S
Molecular Weight
1664.9
Storage Conditions
Shipped at 4°C. Store at -20°C for one year.
Light Source
Synthetic
Available Sizes
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