| CAS | 57899-96-4 |
| Sequence | Ac-Lys-Pro-Val-NH2 |
| Sequence Single | Ac-KPV-NH2 |
| Molecular Formula | C18H33N5O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 383.49 |
| Technology | Synthetic |
| Storage | -20°C, avoid light, cool and dry place |
| Application | Di- and Tripeptides|Inflammation Research|Pituitary & Hypothalamic Hormones |
| Description | Acetyl-α-MSH (11-13) is the acetylated C-terminal tripeptide of α-MSH, it shows both antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effects, although to a lesser degree than α-MSH itself. |
| References | 1. Protease-activated receptor 1 is the primary mediator of thrombin-stimulated platelet procoagulant activity. H.Andersen et al., Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, 96, 11189 (1999) 2. Anti-inflammatory activity of alpha-MSH(11-13) analogs: influences of alteration in stereochemistry. M.E.Hiltz et al., Peptides, 12, 767 (1991) 3. Alpha-MSH peptides inhibit acute inflammation and contact sensitivity. M.E.Hiltz and J.M.Lipton, Peptides, 11, 979 (1990) |