Tetrapeptide-1 is a bioactive peptide with antioxidant effect and has been reported used as a cosmetic ingredient[1].
PF-07258669 is a melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4) antagonist. PF-07258669 can be used for the research of cachexia, anorexia, or anorexia nervosa[1].
Fenoprofen (LILLY-53858) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID). Fenoprofen can be used to to relieve symptoms of arthritis (osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis), such as inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain. Fenoprofen is an allosteric enhancer for melanocortin receptors. Fenoprofen also increases ERK1/2 activation[1][2].
Ac-DArg-c[Cys-Glu-His-DPhe-Arg-Trp-Cys]-NH 2 is a cyclic octapeptide with MC4R agonism. Ac-DArg-c[Cys-Glu-His-DPhe-Arg-Trp-Cys]-NH 2 significantly increases heart rate and blood pressure[1].
ACTH (3-24) (human, bovine, mouse, ovine, porcine, rabbit, rat) is the 3-24 fragment of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). ACTH (3-24) (human, bovine, mouse, ovine, porcine, rabbit, rat) can be used for research of a variety of diseases, including cancer, immune diseases, cardiovascular disease[1].
Resomelagon (AP1189) is a potent, orally active melanocortin receptor (MR) agonist. Resomelagon induces ERK1/2 phosphorylation and Ca2+ mobilization. Resomelagon has anti-inflammatory activity. Resomelagon can be used for obesity and chronic inflammation research[1][2].
Melanotan I acetate is a potent non-selective melanocortin receptor (MCR) agonist. Melanotan I acetate is a synthetic analogue of α-melanocyte stimulating hormone (α-MSH) that stimulates melanogenesis. Melanotan I acetate can induce skin tanning by mimicking the actions of a-MSH on the melanocortin type 1 receptors (MC1R) of melanocytes. Melanotan I acetate can be used for sunlight-induced skin cancers research[1][2][3].
Neuropeptide EI, rat displays functional melanin concentrating hormone (MCH)-antagonist and melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) agonist activity in different behavioral paradigms[1].
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) (1-39), rat is a potent melanocortin 2 (MC2) receptor agonist.
Terrein is a melanogenesis inhibitor[1]. Terrein induces apoptosis in breast cancer cell lines [2]. Terrein is an inhibitor of quorum sensing and c-di-GMP in Pseudomonas aeruginosa[3].
[D-Trp8]-γ-MSH is a potent and selective agonist of melanocortin 3 (MC3) receptor, with IC50s of 6.7 nM, 600 nM and 340 nM for hMC3, hMC4 and hMC5, respectively in CHO cells. [D-Trp8]-γ-MSH could provide protection against multiple inflammatory disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and colitis[1][2].
α-MSH (free acid) is a MC3R and MC4R agonist with a EC50 of 0.16±0.09 nM and 5.6±6.8 nM，respectively. α-MSH (free acid) activates cAMP generation at MC3R and MC4R[1].
IIIM-8 is a melanogenesis inhibitor. IIIM-8 inhibits pigment production both in vitro and in vivo without incurring any cytotoxicity in Human Adult Epidermal Melanocytes (HAEM). IIIM-8 can be used for hyperpigmentation disorders research[1].
THIQ is the first selective agonist of the melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R), with high affinity and potency for hMC4R (IC50=1.2 nM, EC50=2.1 nM) and rMC4R (IC50=0.6 nM, EC50=2.9 nM). THIQ maintains low potency at MC1R, MC3R and MC5R. THIQ plays a role in eliciting erectile activity in rodents. THIQ acts as a pharmacoperone of the MC4R rescuing the cell surface expression and signaling of some intracellularly retained MC4R mutants[1][2].
Alsactide, a heptadecapeptide analogue, is an adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) agonist. Alsactide can be used in research of central nervous system[1].
Defensin NP-3A (NP-3A; Corticostatin 1) is a human granulocyte peptide, with anti-ACTH activity. Defensins are antimicrobial peptides with and cytotoxic activity[1][2].
Bremelanotide (PT-141) is an analogue of α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH). Bremelanotide activates the mPOA and other hypothalamic and limbic regions of the brain involved in sexual behavior. Bremelanotide can be used for researching hypoactive sexual desire disorders[1].
(-)-Isodocarpin (Isodocarpin), a diterpenoid, is a potent melanogenesis inhibitor with an IC50 of 0.19 μM in B16 4A5 cells. (-)-Isodocarpin inhibits the expression of tyrosinase, tyrosine-related protein (TRP)-1, and TRP-2 mRNA[1].
Setmelanotide acetate (RM-493 acetate) is a selective melanocortin 4 receptor (MC4R) agonist with EC50s of 0.27 nM and 0.28 nM for human and rat MC4R, respectively[1].
BMS-470539 dihydrochloride is a highly potent and selective melanocortin-1 receptor (MC-1R) agonist with an IC50 of 120 nM, an EC50 of 28 nM. BMS-470539 dihydrochloride does not activate MC-3R and is a very weak partial agonist at MC-4R and MC-5R. BMS-470539 dihydrochloride has potently anti-inflammatory properties[1][2][3].
Bremelanotide Acetate is a melanocortin agonist.IC50 value:Target: melanocortinin vivo: Bremelanotide is a novel drug candidate for the treatment of male and female sexual dysfunction. Bremelanotide has shown promise in effectively treating erectile dysfunction (ED) without the cardiovascular effects found in ED drugs currently available. Bremelanotide works through a mechanism of action involving the central nervous system rather than directly on the vascular system. As a result, it may offer significant safety and efficacy benefits over currently available products.
α-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone (MSH), amide TFA is an endogenous neuropeptide, with anti-inflammatory and antipyretic activities. α-MSH is a post-translational derivative of pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC), acts as an endogenous melanocortin receptor 4 (MC4R) agonist[1][2].
Setmelanotide (RM-493;BIM-22493;IRC-022493) is a melanocortin 4 receptor (MC4R) agonist with an EC50 of 0.27 nM for human MC4R.
MSG606 is a potent human MC1 receptor antagonist (IC50=17 nM). MSG606 also partial agonist at human MC3 and MC5 receptors (EC50 values are 59 and 1300 nM, respectively). MSG606 exhibits binding affinity for A375 melanoma cells in vitro. MSG606 reverses morphine-induced hyperalgesia in female mice, with no effect in male mice.
(p-Iodo-Phe7)-ACTH (4-10) is a adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) derivative, which is produced and secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. (p-Iodo-Phe7)-ACTH (4-10) serves as a melanocortin (MC) receptor antagonist and inhibits α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH)-induced excessive grooming behavior in rats[1].
PF-00446687 is a potent, selective melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) agonist with EC50 of 12 ± 1 nM[1]. Pf-446687 is brain penetrant[2].
ML00253764 is a selective melanocortin receptor 4 (MC4R) antagonist, can induce apoptosis by inhibiting ERK1/2 and Akt phosphorylation, and has anticancer activity[1].
β-Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (MSH), human is a melanocortin (MC) receptor agonist.
MC-4R Agonist 2 hydrochloride (Example 1) is a MC4R agonist. MC-4R Agonist 2 hydrochloride can be used in the study of obesity, diabetes, inflammation, and erectile dysfunction[1].
MC-4R Agonist 2 (Example 1) is a MC4R agonist. MC-4R Agonist 2 can be used in the study of obesity, diabetes, inflammation, and erectile dysfunction[1].