γ-2-MSH (41-58), amide

• CAT Number: I018819
• CAS Number: 799841-81-9
• Molecular Formula: C74H100N22O15S
• Molecular Weight: 1569.79
• Purity: ≥95%

γ-2-MSH (41-58), amide is derived from γ-2-MSH. γ-2-MSH is a twelve amino acid peptide that is derived from the N-terminal fragment of proopiomelanocortin (POMC) and contains the His-Phe-Arg-Trp motif common to all melanocortin endogenous agonist ligands[1].

Reference

[1]. Joseph CG, et al. γ₂-Melanocyte stimulation hormone (γ₂-MSH) truncation studies results in the cautionary note that γ₂-MSH is not selective for the mouse MC3R over the mouse MC5R. Peptides. 2010 Dec;31(12):2304-13.
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