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γ-1 Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (γ-1 MSH) is an endogenous POMC-derived peptide found in the pituitary that activates melanocortin receptors. γ-1 MSH increases release of extracellular dopamine in the ventral tegmental area (VTA) and promotes the release of melanin by melanocytes.
| Cas No. | 72629-65-3 |
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| Purity | ≥98% |
| Formula | C72H97N21O14S |
| Formula Wt. | 1512.8 |
| Synonym | γ 1-MSH, gamma-1 MSH |
| Solubility | Soluble in 20% acetonitrile (1 mg/mL). |
| Store Temp | -20°C |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
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| Info Sheet |
Jansone B, Bergstrom L, Svirskis S, et al. Opposite effects of gamma(1)- and gamma(2)-melanocyte stimulating hormone on regulation of the dopaminergic mesolimbic system in rats. Neurosci Lett. 2004 May 6;361(1-3):68-71. PMID: 15135895.