2. Signaling Pathways
  3. GPCR/G Protein
    Neuronal Signaling
  4. Melanocortin Receptor

Melanocortin Receptor

MC Receptor

Melanocortin Receptor

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The melanocortin (MC) receptors represent a subfamily of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) where the different subtypes are involved in a wide range of physiological functions such as pigmentation, steroid secretion, energy homeostasis, and food intake. The melanocortin receptor (MCR) family consists of five G-protein-coupled receptors (MC1R-MC5R). MC1R controls pigmentation, MC2R is a critical component of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, MC3R and MC4R have a vital role in energy homeostasis and MC5R is involved in exocrine function.

MCRs are activated by a variety of neuropeptides, termed melanocortins, that include the adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) andα, β and γ-melanocyte-stimulating hormones (MSHs). Melanocortins derive from post-translational processing of the common polypeptide precursor pro-opiomelanocortin, expressed mainly in the hypothalamus and pituitary.

Melanocortin Receptor Related Products (90):

Cat. No. Product Name Effect Purity Chemical Structure
  • HY-P3561A
    Agouti-related Protein (AGRP) (83-132) Amide (human) (TFA)
    		Inhibitor
    Agouti-related Protein (AGRP) (83-132) Amide (human) TFA is a fragment of agouti-related protein (AGRP) which is a protein found in abundance in the arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus. AgRP primarily acts as an inverse agonist for the melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) to increase food intake.
    Agouti-related Protein (AGRP) (83-132) Amide (human) (TFA)
  • HY-10622
    PF-00446687
    		Agonist 99.63%
    PF-00446687 is a potent, selective melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) agonist with EC50 of 12 ± 1 nM. Pf-446687 is brain penetrant.
    PF-00446687
  • HY-P1211A
    Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) (1-39), human(TFA)
    		Agonist 98.64%
    Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) (1-39), human(TFA) is a melanocortin receptor agonist.
    Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) (1-39), human(TFA)
  • HY-P1545A
    ACTH (1-17) (TFA)
    		Agonist 99.85%
    ACTH (1-17) TFA, an adrenocorticotropin analogue, is a potent human melanocortin 1 (MC1) receptor agonist with a Ki of 0.21 nM.
    ACTH (1-17) (TFA)
  • HY-11030A
    SNT-207858 free base
    		Antagonist 99.80%
    SNT207858 free base is a selective, blood brain barrier penetrating, potent and orally active melanocortin-4 (MC-4) receptor antagonist. SNT207858 free base has an IC50 of 22 nM (binding) and 11 nM (function) on the MC-4 receptor.
    SNT-207858 free base
  • HY-B1456A
    Fenoprofen
    		Agonist 99.72%
    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.
    Fenoprofen
  • HY-148349
    PF-07258669
    		Antagonist 98.12%
    PF-07258669 is a melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4) antagonist. PF-07258669 can be used for the research of cachexia, anorexia, or anorexia nervosa.
    PF-07258669
  • HY-P1558
    ACTH (11-24)
    		Antagonist 99.65%
    ACTH (11-24) is an adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) receptor antagonist. ACTH (11-24) is a fragment of adrenocorticotropic and induces cortisol release. ACTH (11-24) can be used for the research of central nervous system.
    ACTH (11-24)
  • HY-P1531
    γ-1-Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (MSH), amide
    		Agonist 99.32%
    γ-1-Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (MSH), amide is a 11-amino acid peptide. γ-1-Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (MSH) regulates sodium (Na+) balance and blood pressure through activation of the melanocortin receptor 3 (MC3-R).
    γ-1-Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (MSH), amide
  • HY-P1478
    Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) (4-10), human
    		Agonist 99.23%
    Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) (4-10), human is a melanocortin 4 (MC4R) receptor agonist.
    Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) (4-10), human
  • HY-110123
    ML-00253764 hydrochloride
    		Inhibitor 99.47%
    ML-00253764 hydrochloride is a brain penetrant nonpeptidic melanocortin receptor 4 (MC4R) antagonist with a Ki and IC50 of 0.16 µM and 0.103 µM, respectively.
    ML-00253764 hydrochloride
  • HY-P2242A
    RO27-3225 TFA
    		Agonist 98.94%
    RO27-3225 TFA is potent and selective melanocortin 4 receptor (MC4R) agonist with an EC50 of 1 nM and 8 nM for MC4R and MC1R, respectively. RO27-3225 TFA shows ~30-fold selectivity for MC4R over MC3R. RO27-3225 TFA has neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory effects.
    RO27-3225 TFA
  • HY-124740
    ML00253764
    		Antagonist 99.70%
    ML00253764 is a selective melanocortin receptor 4 (MC4R) antagonist, can induce apoptosis by inhibiting ERK1/2 and Akt phosphorylation, and has anticancer activity.
    ML00253764
  • HY-P1208
    PG-931
    		Agonist 99.86%
    PG-931, an analog of SHU 9119 (HY-P0227), is a potent melanocortin 4 (MC4) receptor (IC50=0.58 nM) agonist and is more selective than for the hMC3R (IC50=55 nM) or the hMC5R (IC50=2.4 nM). PG-931 can reverse haemorrhagic shock and prevent multiple organ damage in vivo.
    PG-931
  • HY-P1214
    γ1-MSH
    		Agonist 99.28%
    γ1-MSH is a melanocortin MC3 receptor agonist, with a Ki of 34 nM for the rat MC3 receptor. γ1-MSH displays ~40-fold selectivity over MC4 (Ki=1318 nM).
    γ1-MSH
  • HY-P5971A
    TCMCB07 TFA
    		Antagonist 99.69%
    TCMCB07 TFA, a cyclic nonapeptide peptide, is an orally active and brain-penetrant melanocortin receptor 4 (MC4R) antagonist. TCMCB07 TFA plays an important role in cachexia.
    TCMCB07 TFA
  • HY-147301
    Resomelagon
    		Agonist 99.63%
    Resomelagon (AP1189) is a potent, orally active melanocortin receptor (MR) agonist about MC1 and MC3. Resomelagon induces ERK1/2 phosphorylation and Ca2+ mobilization. Resomelagon has anti-inflammatory activity. Resomelagon can be used for obesity and chronic inflammation research.
    Resomelagon
  • HY-P1216A
    HS014 TFA
    		Antagonist 99.87%
    HS014 TFA is a potent and selective melanocortin-4 (MC4) receptor antagonist, with Kis of 3.16, 108, 54.4 and 694 nM for human MC4, MC1, MC3 and MC5 receptors respectively. HS014 TFA increases food intake in free-feeding rats.
    HS014 TFA
  • HY-P1209A
    PG106 TFA
    		Antagonist 99.61%
    PG106 TFA is a potent and selective human melanocortin 3 (hMC3) receptor antagonist (IC50= 210 nM) and has noactivity at hMC4 receptors (EC50=9900 nM) and hMC5 receptor.
    PG106 TFA
  • HY-P1558A
    ACTH (11-24) (acetate)
    		Antagonist 98.11%
    ACTH (11-24) (acetate) is an adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) receptor antagonist. ACTH (11-24) is a fragment of adrenocorticotropic and induces cortisol release. ACTH (11-24) can be used for the research of central nervous system.
    ACTH (11-24) (acetate)