Bioactivity | Acetyl-α-MSH (11-13) is the acetylated C-terminal tripeptide of α-MSH with antipyretic and anti-inflammatory activities[1][2]. |
Name | Acetyl-α-MSH (11-13) |
CAS | 57899-96-4 |
Sequence | Ac-Lys-Pro-Val-NH2 |
Shortening | Ac-KPV-NH2 |
Formula | C18H33N5O4 |
Molar Mass | 383.49 |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
Reference | [1]. Schiöth HB, et al. New melanocortin 1 receptor binding motif based on the C-terminal sequence of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone. Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol. 2006 Oct;99(4):287-93. [2]. Shimizu H, et al. Alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) inhibits insulin secretion in HIT-T 15 cells. Peptides. 1995;16(4):605-8.Shimizu H, et al. Alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) inhibits insulin secretion in HIT-T 15 cells. Peptides. 1995;16(4):605-8. |