Melanin-concentrating hormone (MCH) is an endogenous peptide hormone that regulates energy homeostasis, feeding behavior, and circadian rhythms; it exhibits orexigenic and pro-inflammatory activities. MCH increases feeding behavior in animals and inhibits IL-10 expression, modulating inflammation. Increases in MCH expression are linked to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
| Purity | ≥98% |
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| Formula | C89H137N27O24S4 |
| Formula Wt. | 2097.9 |
| Synonym | MCH, salmon |
| Store Temp | -20°C |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
| Info Sheet | M1647 Info Sheet PDF |
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