γ-3 Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (γ-3 MSH) is an endogenous POMC-derived peptide found in the pituitary that activates melanocortin receptors. γ-3 MSH promotes release of melanin by melanocytes and modulates adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)-induced steroidogenesis.
| Purity | ≥98% |
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| Formula | C126H188N44O37S |
| Formula Wt. | 2943.2 |
| Synonym | γ 3-MSH |
| Store Temp | -20°C |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
| Info Sheet | M7532 Info Sheet PDF |
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Slominski A, Costantino R, Wortsman J, et al. Melanotropic activity of gamma MSH peptides in melanoma cells. Life Sci. 1992;50(15):1103-8. PMID: 1556905.
Sharp B, Sowers JR. Adrenocortical response to corticotropin is inhibited by gamma 3-MSH antisera in normotensive and spontaneously hypertensive rats. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 1983 Jan 27;110(2):357-63. PMID: 6301449.
