ALPHA-MELANOCYTE-STIMULATING HORMONE

General description

Synthetic α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone. Peptide hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. Controls the intensity of pigmentation. A potent inhibitor of ICAM-1 expression in malignant melanocytes.

Packaging

Yes

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

Sequence

Ac-Ser-Tyr-Ser-Met-Glu-His-Phe-Arg-Trp-Gly-Lys-Pro-Val-NH₂

Physical form

Supplied as trifluoroacetate salt. Sold on the basis of peptide content.

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 2 months at -20°C.

Other Notes

Morandini, R., et al. 1998. J. Cell Physiol. 175, 276.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

UPC:

51112513

Condition:

New

Weight:

1.00 Ounces

HazmatClass:

No

Quantity:

1

Unit of Measurement:

EA

MPN:

05-23-0751-1MG

CAS:

581-05-5