| Name | α-Melanocyte stimulating hormone |
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| Synonyms |
N-Acetyl-L-seryl-L-tyrosyl-L-seryl-L-methionyl-L-α-glutamyl-L-histidyl-L-phenylalanyl-L-arginyl-L-tryptophylglycyl-L-lysyl-L-prolyl-L-valinamide
α-Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone MFCD00133062 L-Valinamide, N-acetyl-L-seryl-L-tyrosyl-L-seryl-L-methionyl-L-α-glutamyl-L-histidyl-L-phenylalanyl-L-arginyl-L-tryptophylglycyl-L-lysyl-L-prolyl- α-MSH |
| Description | α-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone (MSH), amide stimulates melanocortin 1 receptor that results in the activation of adenylyl cyclase. |
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| Related Catalog | |
| Target |
Melanocortin 1 receptor[1] Adenylyl cyclase[1] |
| In Vitro | α-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone (MSH), amide is an ancient tridecapeptide with potent inhibitory activity in all major forms of inflammation. α-Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH) acts as an anti-inflammatory agent via down regulating the production and activity of the pro-inflammatory cytokines interleukin-1 (IL-1), tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α and IL-6 expressed in various cells of the immune system. It also controls the nitric oxide production associated with inflammation. α−MSH inhibits nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB)-dependent gene transcription and NF-κB pathway induced by TNF and other inflammatory agents. This activity of α-MSH is mediated through the production of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) and activation of protein kinase A (PKA) enzyme. α–MSH functions as a potent therapeutics for various conditions resulted through NF-κB activation including, inflammatory diseases, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) replication in AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), and septic shock[2]. |
| In Vivo | α-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone (MSH), amide (α-MSH) has an essential role to play in melanin production in animals. α-MSH regulates development of several skin diseases, including cutaneous inflammation and hyper-proliferative skin diseases[2]. |
| References |
| Density | 1.5±0.1 g/cm3 |
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| Molecular Formula | C77H109N21O19S |
| Molecular Weight | 1664.884 |
| Exact Mass | 1663.792969 |
| PSA | 668.28000 |
| LogP | -1.77 |
| Index of Refraction | 1.682 |
| Storage condition | 2-8°C |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in water (~1 mg/ml). |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter |
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| Hazard Codes | N |
| Safety Phrases | 22-24/25 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | 3 |