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Setmelanotide monoacetate

(Synonyms: RM-493 monoacetate; BIM-22493 monoacetate; IRC-022493 monoacetate)

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Setmelanotide monoacetate (RM-493 monoacetate) is a blood-brain barrier-permeable, selective MC4R agonist with a K_i value of 2.1 nM for hMC4R. Setmelanotide monoacetate activates the CaMKK2/AMPK signaling pathway. Setmelanotide monoacetate mediates body weight homeostasis, feeding regulation and energy expenditure modulation; it reduces food intake, induces weight loss, decreases obesity severity, increases daytime activity and energy expenditure, lowers levels of leptin, triglycerides, fasting insulin and diastolic blood pressure, improves insulin sensitivity, glucose tolerance and fatty liver condition, and reverses respiratory depression. Setmelanotide monoacetate is applicable to research related to obesity, hyperinsulinemia, fatty liver and respiratory depression.

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Purity: 99.81%
CAS No.: 2759937-80-7
Formula: C₅₁H₇₂N₁₈O₁₁S₂
Molecular Weight:1177.36

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CAS No.: 2759937-80-7

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Biological Activity

Description

IC₅₀ & Target^[4]

MC4R

2.1 nM (Ki)

MC1R

3.9 nM (Ki)

MC3R

10 nM (Ki)

MC5R

430 nM (Ki)

All Melanocortin Receptor Isoforms :

All Calmodulin Isoforms :

All AMPK Isoforms :

In Vitro

Setmelanotide binds to hMC1R, MC3R, MC4R and rat MC4R with high affinity, while it shows weak binding affinity to hMC5R^[1].
Setmelanotide monoacetate (increasing concentrations; treated at 37°C for 40 min) acts as an agonist to stimulate cAMP production in CHO-K1 cells expressing hMC1R, hMC3R, hMC4R, and rat MC4R; it shows weak activity on hMC5R and no activity on mouse MC2R^[1].
Setmelanotide is a potent agonist of hMC4R, with a binding K_i of 2.1 nM and a cAMP EC₅₀ of 0.27 nM in CHO-K1 cells, and exhibits low potency against hMC1R, hMC3R and hMC5R^[4].
Setmelanotide (>1.0×10⁻⁶ M) has no affinity for the μ-opioid receptor, as its IC₅₀ exceeds 1.0×10⁻⁶ M in competitive radioligand binding assays^[5].

MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

In Vivo

Setmelanotide monoacetate (300 nmol/kg/day; subcutaneous injection; continuous administration for 14 days) induces weight loss, improves hyperinsulinemia, reduces total cholesterol and leptin levels, and reverses hepatic steatosis in diet-induced obese C57BL/6J mice^[1].
Monoacetate of Setmelanotide (6.4 μmol; intraperitoneal injection; single dose) acutely improves glucose clearance in leptin-deficient obese and glucose-intolerant C57BL/6J mice^[1].
Monoacetate of Setmelanotide (6.4 μmol; intraperitoneal injection; single dose) suppresses refeeding-induced food intake in C57BL/6J mice fed a normal diet, and this effect depends on functional MC4R rather than MC3R^[1].
Monoacetate of Setmelanotide (0.17-0.5 mg/kg/day; administered via a 2-week minipump every two weeks; for 8 weeks or variable duration) reduces peak body weight by 13.5% in diet-induced obese rhesus monkeys, improves insulin sensitivity and cardiovascular function, and does not cause adverse increases in heart rate or blood pressure; whereas lower doses only improve insulin sensitivity with minimal effects on body weight or cardiovascular parameters^[2].
Monoacetate of Setmelanotide (0.05 mg/kg; i.p.; single administration) activates PVN MC4R neurons via the CaMKK2/AMPK signaling pathway, thereby normalizing food intake during short-term refeeding in rats with hypothalamic obesity^[3].
Setmelanotide monoacetate (0.05 mg/kg; i.p.; once daily) activates PVN MC4R neurons via the CaMKK2/AMPK signaling pathway, reduces food intake, body weight, Lee index and perirenal adipose tissue weight, thereby reversing hypothalamic obesity in rats^[3].
Monoacetate of Setmelanotide (6.4 µmole-1.34 mg/kg/day; intraperitoneal injection, subcutaneous injection; single injection, daily administration; for 14 consecutive days) induces MC4R-dependent feeding suppression and body weight loss in diet-induced obese mice^[4].
Monoacetate of Setmelanotide (100-500 nmol/kg; subcutaneous injection; single administration) suppresses food intake in fasted male Sprague-Dawley rats^[4].
Monoacetate of Setmelanotide (1 mg/kg; i.p.; single administration) effectively treats morphine-induced opioid-induced respiratory depression (OIRD) in lean male C57BL/6J mice by increasing respiratory rate and reducing apnea index, without impairing opioid analgesic effects^[5].
Monoacetate of Setmelanotide (1 mg/kg; i.p.; single administration) effectively treats morphine-induced opioid-related respiratory depression in obese male C57BL/6J mice by increasing respiratory rate and reducing the frequency and duration of apnea, without affecting opioid analgesic effects^[5].

MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

Animal Model:

C57BL/6J (male, 10 months old, diet-induced obese)^[1]
Dosage:

300 nmol/kg/day
Administration:

s.c.; continuous; 14 days
Result:

Reduced food intake to ~50% of controls on day 1, increasing to 75% of control levels by day 4, with no significant difference by day 12.
Lowered fasting serum insulin, glucose, and HOMA-IR values significantly.
Reduced serum leptin and total cholesterol levels significantly.
Improved liver steatosis significantly (P < 0.05).
Increased liver-specific Cpt1a expression modestly but significantly.

Animal Model:

C57BL/6J (male, 10 months old, leptin-deficient)^[1]
Dosage:

6.4 μmol
Administration:

i.p.; single injection
Result:

Improved glucose clearance significantly compared to saline-treated controls.

Animal Model:

C57BL/6J (female, 10 months old; wild-type, MC3R knockout, MC4R knockout littermates)^[1]
Dosage:

6.4 μmol
Administration:

i.p.; single injection
Result:

Inhibited refeeding-induced food intake in WT and MC3RKO mice.
Showed no inhibitory effect on refeeding-induced food intake in MC4RKO mice.

Animal Model:

mature adult male (age 9-11 years, body weight 9-19 kg; 9 diet-sensitive/obese, insulin-resistant, hypertensive; 3 diet-resistant/lean, normotensive)^[2]
Dosage:

0.5 mg/kg/day (8-week treatment); 0.17 mg/kg/day (subsequent treatment period)
Administration:

s.c.; via biweekly 2-week minipumps; 8 weeks (0.5 mg/kg/day); variable duration (0.17 mg/kg/day)
Result:

Decreased food intake by 35% in the first week, normalized by weeks 4-7, and increased during week 8.
Reached peak weight loss of 13.5% of total body weight (average 1.5 kg lost over 8 weeks), with weight loss persisting for 2 weeks post-treatment before recovery began.
Nearly doubled daytime activity by treatment end (P = 0.037, repeated-measures ANOVA).
Increased energy expenditure (CO₂ production) by 14% (P = 0.0134, paired t-test) compared to baseline.
Decreased core body temperature by ~0.5°C (P = 0.0161, repeated-measures ANOVA).
Reduced fat mass by 18.8% (1.04 kg) in diet-sensitive animals and 38.3% (0.75 kg) in diet-resistant animals; fat mass remained significantly reduced in diet-sensitive animals post-washout.
Decreased lean mass by 4.9% in diet-sensitive animals.
Decreased fasting leptin levels significantly in diet-sensitive animals (P < 0.001), with the magnitude of leptin decrease correlating with weight loss (r² = 0.6634, P = 0.0023).
Reduced fasting serum triglyceride levels significantly at 8 weeks (P = 0.0238, ANOVA).
Improved fasting insulin levels and homeostasis model assessment insulin resistance significantly in diet-sensitive animals, with reduced insulin secretion (area under the curve) and improved glucose clearance (area under the curve) during intravenous glucose tolerance testing; these improvements persisted for 4 weeks post-treatment.
Decreased heart rate significantly overall (P = 0.008, repeated-measures ANOVA), with a 13-bpm reduction in diet-sensitive animals, and reduced diastolic blood pressure significantly (P = 0.02, repeated-measures ANOVA); systolic blood pressure was unchanged.
No acute increases in heart rate or blood pressure were observed.
Improved insulin sensitivity with smaller effects on food intake and body weight at 0.17 mg/kg/day.
No changes to blood pressure or heart rate were observed at 0.17 mg/kg/day.

Animal Model:

Sprague-Dawley (male)^[4]
Dosage:

100 nmol/kg; 500 nmol/kg
Administration:

s.c.; single injection
Result:

Reduced food intake during refeeding after an overnight fast at both 100 nmol/kg and 500 nmol/kg doses.

Chemical Information

CAS No. 2759937-80-7
Appearance Solid
Molecular Weight 1177.36
Formula C₅₁H₇₂N₁₈O₁₁S₂
Color White to off-white
Synonyms

RM-493 monoacetate; BIM-22493 monoacetate; IRC-022493 monoacetate
Sequence

Ac-Arg-Cys-{d-Ala}-His-{d-Phe}-Arg-Trp-Cys-NH2 (Disulfide bridge:Cys2-Cys8)
Sequence Shortening

Ac-RC-{d-Ala}-H-{d-Phe}-RWC-NH2 (Disulfide bridge:Cys2-Cys8)
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Storage

Sealed storage, away from moisture

Powder	-80°C	2 years
	-20°C	1 year

* In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture)

Publications (8)

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Sci Transl Med

Orthopedia regulates melanocortin 4 receptor transcription and energy homeostasis. [Abstract]

2025 Jan 15;17(781):eadr6459. PMID: 39813316

Setmelanotide monoacetate purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Sci Transl Med. 2025 Jan 15;17(781):eadr6459. [Abstract]

Setmelanotide (2 mg/kg; i.p.; once daily for 9 d) reduced body weights and food intake and improved glucose tolerance of HFD-fed OtpQ153R/+ mice, which quickly regained body weight after the treatment was discontinued.
J Exp Med

The atypical antipsychotic risperidone targets hypothalamic melanocortin 4 receptors to cause weight gain. [Abstract]

2021 Jul 5;218(7):e20202484. PMID: 33978701

Setmelanotide monoacetate purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: J Exp Med. 2021 Jul 5;218(7):e20202484. [Abstract]

Setmelanotide (100 nM) blocked the risperidone-induced hyperpolarization of MC4R^PVH neurons.

Setmelanotide monoacetate purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: J Exp Med. 2021 Jul 5;218(7):e20202484. [Abstract]

A single dose of Setmelanotide (SET) (2 mg/kg; i.p.) suppressed fast-induced refeeding in Mc4r^fl/fl mice.

Setmelanotide monoacetate purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: J Exp Med. 2021 Jul 5;218(7):e20202484. [Abstract]

Infusion of Setmelanotide (SET) (2 mg/kg; once daily for 14 d) attenuated hyperphagia in C57BL/6 mice fed with risperidone.

Setmelanotide monoacetate purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: J Exp Med. 2021 Jul 5;218(7):e20202484. [Abstract]

Setmelanotide (SET) (2 mg/kg; once daily for 14 d) caused accelerated glucose clearance of C57BL/6 mice fed with risperidone in a GTT.
Cell Rep

Melanocortin-4 receptors activate sympathetic preganglionic neurons and elevate blood pressure via TRPV1. [Abstract]

2022 Nov 1;41(5):111579. PMID: 36323255
J Med Chem

Click-Chemistry-Mediated Synthesis of Selective Melanocortin Receptor 4 Agonists. [Abstract]

2017 Nov 9;60(21):8716-8730. PMID: 28972753
Mol Metab

Lead-in calorie restriction enhances the weight-lowering efficacy of incretin hormone-based pharmacotherapies in mice. [Abstract]

2024 Sep 10:102027. PMID: 39265725
Front Immunol

Setmelanotide, a Novel, Selective Melanocortin Receptor-4 Agonist Exerts Anti-inflammatory Actions in Astrocytes and Promotes an Anti-inflammatory Macrophage Phenotype. [Abstract]

2019 Oct 4;10:2312. PMID: 31636637
J Clin Endocrinol Metab

MC4R variants modulate α-MSH and setmelanotide induced cellular signaling at multiple levels. [Abstract]

2024 Sep 16;109(10):2452-2466. PMID: 38567654
Charles University

2019 Jun.

Solvent & Solubility

In Vitro:

DMSO : 100 mg/mL (84.94 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

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0.8494 mL

4.2468 mL

8.4936 mL

5 mM

0.1699 mL

0.8494 mL

1.6987 mL

10 mM

0.0849 mL

0.4247 mL

0.8494 mL

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Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

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For the following dissolution methods, please ensure to first prepare a clear stock solution using an In Vitro approach and then sequentially add co-solvents:
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Protocol 1

Add each solvent one by one: 10% DMSO 40% PEG300 5% Tween-80 45% Saline

Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (2.12 mM); Clear solution

This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown).

Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (25.0 mg/mL) to 400 μL PEG300, and mix evenly; then add 50 μL Tween-80 and mix evenly; then add 450 μL Saline to adjust the volume to 1 mL.

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Add each solvent one by one: 10% DMSO 90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline)

Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (2.12 mM); Clear solution

This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown).

Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (25.0 mg/mL) to 900 μL 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline, and mix evenly.

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Add each solvent one by one: 10% DMSO 90% Corn Oil

Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (2.12 mM); Clear solution

This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown). If the continuous dosing period exceeds half a month, please choose this protocol carefully.

Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (25.0 mg/mL) to 900 μL Corn oil, and mix evenly.

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Working solution concentration: 0.22 mg/mL

Purity & Documentation

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Purity: 99.98%

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References

[1]. Kumar KG, et al. Analysis of the therapeutic functions of novel melanocortin receptor agonists in MC3R- and MC4R-deficient C57BL/6J mice. Peptides. 2009 Oct;30(10):1892-900. [Content Brief]

[2]. Kievit P, et al. Chronic treatment with a melanocortin-4 receptor agonist causes weight loss, reduces insulin resistance, and improves cardiovascular function in diet-induced obese rhesus macaques. Diabetes. 2013;62(2):490-497. [Content Brief]

[3]. Peng J, et al. Setmelanotide-mediated MC4R activation improves hypothalamic obesity via CaMKK2/AMPK pathways. Front Pharmacol. 2026;16:1730786. Published 2026 Jan 12. [Content Brief]

[4]. Sharma S, et al. Current Mechanistic and Pharmacodynamic Understanding of Melanocortin-4 Receptor Activation. Molecules. 2019;24(10):1892. Published 2019 May 16. [Content Brief]

[5]. Amorim MR, et al. Melanocortin receptor 4 agonist setmelanotide treats opioid-induced respiratory depression. bioRxiv [Preprint]. 2026 Mar 10:2026.03.08.708886. doi: 10.64898/2026.03.08.708886. PMID: 41959165; PMCID: PMC13061029. [Content Brief]

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How should lyophilized recombinant proteins be reconstituted and stored?

1. Before opening the cap, centrifuge the vial at 13000 rpm for 20-30 seconds. This step will ensure that any lyophilized powder that may have adhered to the cap or walls is collected at the bottom of the vial, minimizing the risk of product loss.

Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table

Optional Solvent	Concentration Solvent Mass	1 mg	5 mg	10 mg	25 mg
DMSO	1 mM	0.8494 mL	4.2468 mL	8.4936 mL	21.2339 mL
	5 mM	0.1699 mL	0.8494 mL	1.6987 mL	4.2468 mL
	10 mM	0.0849 mL	0.4247 mL	0.8494 mL	2.1234 mL
	15 mM	0.0566 mL	0.2831 mL	0.5662 mL	1.4156 mL
	20 mM	0.0425 mL	0.2123 mL	0.4247 mL	1.0617 mL
	25 mM	0.0340 mL	0.1699 mL	0.3397 mL	0.8494 mL
	30 mM	0.0283 mL	0.1416 mL	0.2831 mL	0.7078 mL
	40 mM	0.0212 mL	0.1062 mL	0.2123 mL	0.5308 mL
	50 mM	0.0170 mL	0.0849 mL	0.1699 mL	0.4247 mL
	60 mM	0.0142 mL	0.0708 mL	0.1416 mL	0.3539 mL
	80 mM	0.0106 mL	0.0531 mL	0.1062 mL	0.2654 mL

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