MSH alpha peptide

• Catalog Number: orb216447
• Category: Proteins
• Description: MSH alpha peptide
• CAS Number: 581-05-5
• Form/Appearance: Lyophilized powder
• Purity: > 95%
• MW: 1664.9
• Formula: C₇₇H₁₀₉N₂₁O₁₉S
• Protein Sequence: Ac-Ser-Tyr-Ser-Met-Glu-His-Phe-Arg-Trp-Gly-Lys-Pro-Val-NH2
• Source: Synthetic
• Storage: Shipped at 4°C. Store at -20°C for one year.
• Alternative names: MSH Alpha peptide, alpha melanocyte stimulating ho
• Note: For research use only
• Application notes: Alpha-MSH, 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. α-MSH is synthesized from pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) by the action of specific prohormone convertases and is involved in the regulation of important physiological functions including food intake, energy homeostasis, modulation of immune responses and photoprotection.
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.