Description
A peptide hormone; induces cAMP production in Hepa cells expressing human MC3R and MC4R (EC50s = 0.16 and 56 nM, respectively); reduces S. aureus colony formation and C. albicans germ tube formation in vitro at 100 pM; inhibits endotoxin-, ceramide-, TNF-α-, or okadaic acid-induced activation of NF-κB in U937 cells; reduces IL-6- or TNF-α-induced ear edema in mice; prevents the development of adjuvant-induced arthritis in rats and increases survival in a mouse model of septic shock; increased plasma levels are positively correlated with delayed disease progression and reduced death in patients with HIV
Formal name:
Synonyms: Ac-SYSMEHFRWGKPV-NH2|α-Melanocyte-stimulating Hormone
Molecular weight: 1,664.90
CAS: 171869-93-5
Purity: ≥98%
Formulation: A solid