α-Melanotropin (human) Acetate
α-Melanotropin, also known as α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH), is a 13-amino acid peptide originally characterized as a neuropeptide derived from the pituitary gland. It is synthesized from pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) by the action of specific prohormone convertases.
Catalog Number | 10-101-131 |
Alternative Name(s) | α-MSH, α-Melanocyte-stimulating hormone |
Research Area | α-MSH is involved in the regulation of important physiological functions including food intake, energy homeostasis, modulation of immune responses and photoprotection. |
Molecular Formula | C77H109N21O19S |
Purity | >98% |
Size | Inquiry |
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