CAS Number: 17908-57-5
Molecular Weight: 2659.27
Salt Form: TFA
Purity: >96%
Sequence (3-letter): Ala-Glu-Lys-Lys-Asp-Glu-Gly-Pro-Tyr-Arg-Met-Glu-His-Phe-Arg-Trp-Gly-Ser-Pro-Pro-Lys-Asp-OH
Sequence (1-letter): AEKKDEGPYRMEHFRWGSPPKD-OH
Storage: -20 °C or below
Beta MSH (melanocyte-stimulating hormone) is produced from the precursor pro-opiomelanocortin, POMC, in the pituitary gland. Beta MSH activates the MC4-R receptor and can increase pigmentation of skin by increasing melanin production in melanocytes as well as inhibit feeding behavior. Beta MSH corresponds to aa 217-234 of POMC.
