Bioactivity | Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) (4-10), human is a melanocortin 4 (MC4R) receptor agonist. | ||||||
Invitro | Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) (4-10), human (ACTH (4-10)) is the core sequence of all melanocortins and binds selectively to MC4-R. In humans, ACTH (4-10) enters the cerebral fluid compartment after intranasal application and leads to a decrease in total body fat after 6 weeks of continuous treatment[1]. | ||||||
Name | Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) (4-10), human | ||||||
CAS | 4037-01-8 | ||||||
Sequence | Met-Glu-His-Phe-Arg-Trp-Gly | ||||||
Shortening | MEHFRWG | ||||||
Formula | C44H59N13O10S | ||||||
Molar Mass | 962.09 | ||||||
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | ||||||
Storage | Sealed storage, away from moisture
*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture) |