Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) (1-10), human

SKU: orb1679780

Description

This peptide fragment of human adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) demonstrates weak α-MSH-like activity, requiring high concentrations (100-1000 nM) for observable effect. It is utilized in research to study melanocortin receptor signaling and hormone structure-function relationships in both cellular and biochemical assays.

Research Area

Metabolism Research, Neuroscience, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery

Key Properties

• Target: Melanocortin Receptor
• CAS Number: 2791-05-1
• MW: 1299.41
• Formula: C₅₉H₇₈N₁₆O₁₆S
• SMILES: CSCC[C@H](NC(=O)[C@H](CO)NC(=O)[C@H](Cc1ccc(O)cc1)NC(=O)[C@@H](N)CO)C(=O)N[C@@H](CCC(O)=O)C(=O)N[C@@H](Cc1c[nH]cn1)C(=O)N[C@@H](Cc1ccccc1)C(=O)N[C@@H](CCCNC(N)=N)C(=O)N[C@@H](Cc1c[nH]c2ccccc12)C(=O)NCC(O)=O

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

25084631