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α-MSH (α-Melanocyte-stimulating hormone) is an anti-inflammatory agent stimulates melanocortin 1 receptor that results in the activation of adenylyl cyclase. α-Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH) acts as an anti-inflammatory agent via down regulating the production and activity of the pro-inflammatory cytokines interleukin-1 (IL-1), tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α and IL-6 expressed in various cells of the immune system. It also controls the nitric oxide production associated with inflammation. α-MSH inhibits nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB)-dependent gene transcription and NF-κB pathway induced by TNF and other inflammatory agents. This activity of α-MSH is mediated through the production of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) and activation of protein kinase A (PKA) enzyme. α-MSH has an essential role to play in melanin production in animals. α-MSH regulates development of several skin diseases, including cutaneous inflammation and hyper-proliferative skin diseases.
| Molecular Weight | 1664.88 |
| Formula | C77H109N21O19S |
| CAS Number | 581-05-5 |
| Solubility (25°C) | Water ≥ 15 mg/mL |
| Storage | -20°C, dry, protect from light, sealed |
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