Setmelanotide
Setmelanotide (RM-493) is a selective melanocortin 4 receptor (MC4R) agonist with EC50s of 0.27 nM and 0.28 nM for human and rat MC4R, respectively[1].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
920014-72-8
Product Name Alternative
RM-493; BIM-22493; IRC-022493
UNSPSC
12352209
Hazard Statement
H302, H315, H319, H335
Target
Melanocortin Receptor
Type
Peptides
Related Pathways
GPCR/G Protein; Neuronal Signaling
Applications
Metabolism-sugar/lipid metabolism
Field of Research
Metabolic Disease; Endocrinology
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/Setmelanotide.html
Concentration
10mM
Purity
99.93
Solubility
H2O : 62.5 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
O=C(N[C@@H](CSSC[C@](C(N[C@@H]1C)=O)([H])NC([C@@H](NC(C)=O)CCCNC(N)=N)=O)C(N)=O)[C@@H](NC([C@@H](NC([C@@](NC([C@@H](NC1=O)CC2=CN=CN2)=O)([H])CC3=CC=CC=C3)=O)CCCNC(N)=N)=O)CC4=CNC5=CC=CC=C45
Molecular Formula
C49H68N18O9S2
Molecular Weight
1117.31
Precautions
H302, H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
[1]Kumar KG, et al. Analysis of the therapeutic functions of novel melanocortin receptor agonists in MC3R- and MC4R-deficient C57BL/6J mice. Peptides. 2009 Oct;30 (10) :1892-900.|[2]Kievit P, et al. Chronic treatment with a melanocortin-4 receptor agonist causes weight loss, reduces resistance, and improves cardiovascular function in diet-induced obese rhesus macaques. Diabetes. 2013 Feb;62 (2) :490-7.
Shipping Conditions
Blue Ice
Storage Conditions
-80°C, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year (Powder, sealed storage, away from moisture)
Scientific Category
Peptides
Clinical Information
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