α-MSH trifluoroacetate salt structure 
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        Common Name | α-MSH trifluoroacetate salt | ||
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| CAS Number | 581-05-5 | Molecular Weight | 1664.884 | |
| Density | 1.5±0.1 g/cm3 | Boiling Point | N/A | |
| Molecular Formula | C77H109N21O19S | Melting Point | N/A | |
| MSDS | Chinese USA | Flash Point | N/A | |
            Use of α-MSH trifluoroacetate saltα-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone (MSH), amide stimulates melanocortin 1 receptor that results in the activation of adenylyl cyclase.  | 
    
| Name | α-Melanocyte stimulating hormone | 
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| Synonym | More Synonyms | 
| Description | α-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone (MSH), amide stimulates melanocortin 1 receptor that results in the activation of adenylyl cyclase. | 
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                                     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). | 
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| 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 | 
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| α-MSH |