| CAS | 17908-57-5 |
| Sequence | H-Ala-Glu-Lys-Lys-Asp-Glu-Gly-Pro-Tyr-Arg-Met-Glu-His-Phe-Arg-Trp-Gly-Ser-Pro-Pro-Lys-Asp-OH |
| Sequence Single | AEKKDEGPYRMEHFRWGSPPKD |
| Molecular Formula | C118H174N34O35S |
| Molecular Weight | 2660.95 |
| Synonyms | b-MSH, human |
| Technology | Synthetic |
| Storage | -20°C, avoid light, cool and dry place |
| Application | Pituitary & Hypothalamic Hormones |
| Description | β-MSH (human) also called b-MSH, human, β-Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone, human, a 22-residue peptide, acts as an endogenous melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4-R) agonist. |
| References | 1. beta-MSH: a functional ligand that regulated energy homeostasis via hypothalamic MC4-R? Harrold JA, et al. Peptides. 2003 Mar;24(3):397-405. |