γ-2-MSH (41-58), amide

γ-2-MSH (41-58), amide is derived from γ-2-MSH. γ-2-MSH is a twelve amino acid peptide that is derived from the N-terminal fragment of proopiomelanocortin (POMC) and contains the His-Phe-Arg-Trp motif common to all melanocortin endogenous agonist ligands[1].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[799841-81-9]

UNSPSC

12352209

Target

Melanocortin Receptor

Type

Peptides

Related Pathways

GPCR/G Protein; Neuronal Signaling

Applications

Metabolism-protein/nucleotide metabolism

Field of Research

Endocrinology

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/gamma-2-msh-41-58-amide.html

Purity

98.80

Solubility

10 mM in DMSO

Smiles

OC(C=C1)=CC=C1C[C@H](N)C(N[C@@H](C(C)C)C(N[C@@H](CCSC)C(NCC(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(N[C@@H](CC(O)=O)C(N[C@@H](CCCNC(N)=N)C(N[C@H](C(NCC(N)=O)=O)CC4=CC=CC=C4)=O)=O)=O)CC5=CNC6=CC=CC=C56)=O)=O)=O)=O)=O)=O)=O

Molecular Formula

C74H100N22O15S

Molecular Weight

1569.79

References & Citations

[1]Joseph CG, et al. γ₂-Melanocyte stimulation hormone (γ₂-MSH) truncation studies results in the cautionary note that γ₂-MSH is not selective for the mouse MC3R over the mouse MC5R. Peptides. 2010 Dec;31 (12) :2304-13.