| Biological Information | |
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| Background Information: | α-Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH) is a potent agonist of the melanocortin receptors MC1, MC3, MC4, and MC5, but not MC2. α-MSH may function in a number of diverse physiological roles. MSH stimulates rapid translocation of melanosomes (melanin granules) in dermal melanophores to effect rapid color change and melanogenesis in normal and abnormal (melanoma) epidermal melanocytes. |
| Target Name: | αMSH |
| Usage | |
| Product Type: | Peptides |
| Application: | Drug Discovery & Development |
| Storage Conditions: | Store at ≤-20°C. Please avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles. |
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| Additional Information | |
| Brand: | DiscoverX |
αMSH
α-Melanocyte stimulating hormone (α-MSH) is a pituitary hormone that plays a key role in appetite control and the skins UV protection and development of pigmentation. Also has effects on energy homeostasis, sexual activity, and as an anti-inflammatory. This product is provided as 1 mg of dry powder.
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