Description: Potent and selective MC4 receptor agonist
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Biological Activity
Potent and selective melanocortin 4 (MC4) receptor agonist (IC50 values are 0.58 and 55 nM for human MC4 and MC3 receptors respectively). Produces a rapid and dose dependent restoration of cardiovascular and respiratory function in hemorrhage-shocked rats.
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Solubility Data
Solubility
Soluble to 2 mg/ml in 25% ethanol / water
Preparing Stock Solutions
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 1180.41. Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to solvent of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass
1 mg
5 mg
10 mg
1 mM
0.85 mL
4.24 mL
8.47 mL
5 mM
0.17 mL
0.85 mL
1.69 mL
10 mM
0.08 mL
0.42 mL
0.85 mL
50 mM
0.02 mL
0.08 mL
0.17 mL
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Product Datasheets
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References
References are publications that support the products' biological activity.
Giulianiet al (2007) Selective melanocortin MC4 receptor agonists reverse haemorrhagic shock and prevent multiple organ damage. Br.J.Pharmacol. 150 595 PMID: 17245369
Griecoet al (2003) Extensive structure-activity studies of lactam derivatives of MT-II and SHU-9119: their activity and selectivity at human melanocortin receptors 3, 4, and 5. J.Pept.Res. 62 199 PMID: 14531843