Alpha-MSH (Alpha-Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone)

Catalog #	043-17
Standard Size	500 µg
Sequence	Tyr - Val - Met - Gly - His - Phe - Arg - Trp - Asp - Arg - Phe - NH2
M.W	1511.71
Mass Spec Analysis	Exhibits correct M.W.
Solubility	Before reconstitution, please allow 25 to 45 minutes for the lyophilized peptide to return to room temperature. Briefly vortex the Eppendorf tube to concentrate all material at the bottom of the tube. Gently open the cap and reconstitute the peptide to the desired concentration by adding a sterile, aqueous solution to the tube. Invert the tube 5 times by hand to ensure a homogeneous solution.
Storage Condition	Store peptide in DRY form at 0-5°C.
Appearance	White powder
Content	The contents of this vial have been accurately determined to contain 500µg of NET peptide.
HPLC Analysis	Purity ≥95%
Additional articles	For best results and reproducibility, rehydrate peptide just before use. Do not attempt to weigh out smaller portions. Do not refreeze any unused portions.

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Links to publications that use this peptide:

Irani et al. Altered Hypothalamic Leptin, Insulin, and Melanocortin Binding Associated with Moderate-Fat Diet and Predisposition to Obesity
Endocrinology. 2007 Jan;148(1):310-6.

Valli-Jaakola et al. Identification and characterization of melanocortin-4 receptor gene mutations in morbidly obese finnish children and adults.
J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2004 Feb;89(2):940-5.

For best results and reproducibility, rehydrate peptide just before use. Do not attempt to weigh out smaller portions. Do not refreeze any unused portions.