2. Signaling Pathways
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    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-147301A
    Resomelagon acetate
    		Agonist 99.75%
    Resomelagon (AP1189) acetate is a potent, orally active melanocortin receptor (MR) agonist about MC1 and MC3. Resomelagon acetate induces ERK1/2 phosphorylation and Ca2+ mobilization. Resomelagon acetate has anti-inflammatory activity. Resomelagon acetate can be used for obesity and chronic inflammation research.
    Resomelagon acetate
  • HY-P1215
    HS024
    		Antagonist
    HS024 is a selective MC4 receptor antagonist, with Kis of 0.29, 3.29, 5.45, and 18.6 nM for MC4, MC5, MC3, and MC1, respectively. HS024 increase food intake.
    HS024
  • HY-P99004
    hMC1R agonist 1
    		Antagonist
    (EC50=3 nM). hMC1R agonist 1 shows at least 300-fold selectivity for hMC1R over hMC3R (b>EC50=902 nM), hMC4R (b>EC50=915 nM), and hMC5R (b>EC50=>1000 nM). hMC1R agonist 1 has the potential for the therapeutic intervention of melanocortin family.
    hMC1R agonist 1
  • HY-11030
    SNT-207858
    		Antagonist
    SNT207858 is a selective, blood brain barrier penetrating, potent and orally active melanocortin-4 (MC-4) receptor antagonist. SNT207858 has an IC50 of 22 nM (binding) and 11 nM (function) on the MC-4 receptor.
    SNT-207858
  • HY-P1504
    β-Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (MSH), human
    		Agonist 98.91%
    β-Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (MSH), human, a 22-residue peptide, acts as an endogenous melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4-R) agonist.
    β-Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (MSH), human
  • HY-P4874
    ACTH (7-38) (human)
    		Antagonist 99.92%
    ACTH (7-38) (human) is the 7-38 fragment of human ACTH (1-39). human ACTH (1-39), known as a corticotropin inhibitory peptide (CIP), is an antagonist of the ACTH receptor and has no any corticosteroid activity.
    ACTH (7-38) (human)
  • HY-P1213
    JKC363
    		Antagonist 99.55%
    JKC363, a selective melanocortin MC4 receptor antagonist, has a 90-fold higher affinity at the MC4 receptor (IC50=0.5 nM) than at the MC3 receptor (44.9 nM). JKC-363 blocks the stimulatory effect of α-MSH on TRH release. Anti-hyperalgesic effect.
    JKC363
  • HY-N0637A
    (±)-Eriodictyol
    (±)-Eriodictyol ((±)-Huazhongilexone), a flavonoid, is a potent melanogenesis inhibitor with an IC50 of 48 μM. (±)-Eriodictyol suppresses tyrosinase, TRP-1, and TRP-2 mRNA expression. (±)-Eriodictyol has strong anti-plasmin activities.
    (±)-Eriodictyol
  • HY-P3645
    (Nle4)-α-MSH
    		Agonist
    (Nle4)-α-MSH is a synthetic analogue of α-MSH (HY-P0252), a melanocyte-stimulating hormone. (Nle4)-α-MSH reversibly darkens frog skins and also exhibits prolonged activity after heat-alkali treatment.
    (Nle4)-α-MSH
  • HY-P1869
    Neuropeptide EI, rat
    		Agonist
    Neuropeptide EI, rat displays functional melanin concentrating hormone (MCH)-antagonist and melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) agonist activity in different behavioral paradigms.
    Neuropeptide EI, rat
  • HY-N12267
    N,N′-Diferuloylputrescine
    		Inhibitor
    N,N′-Diferuloylputrescine ((E/Z)-Terrestribisamide) is a inhibitor of pigmentation with 57% reduction. N,N′-Diferuloylputrescine significantly reduces the protein level of MITF. N,N′-Diferuloylputrescine has strong antioxidant activities as radical scavengers against reactive oxygen species.
    N,N′-Diferuloylputrescine
  • HY-P3981
    Defensin NP-3A
    		Inhibitor
    Defensin NP-3A (NP-3A; Corticostatin 1) is a human granulocyte peptide, with anti-ACTH activity. Defensins are antimicrobial peptides with and cytotoxic activity.
    Defensin NP-3A
  • HY-P3659
    (D-Phe7)-α-MSH
    (D-Phe7)-α-MSH is an α-MSH analogue.
    (D-Phe7)-α-MSH
  • HY-P1210A
    Lys-γ3-MSH(human) TFA
    Lys-γ3-MSH(human) TFA is a melanocortin peptide derived from the C-terminal of the fragment of pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC). Lys-γ3-MSH(human) TFA potentiates the steroidogenic response of the rat adrenal to adrenocorticotrophin (ACTH). Lys-γ3-MSH(human) TFA is a potent stimulator of lipolysis with an apparent EC50 of 3.56 nM. Lys-γ3-MSH(human) TFA can activate hormone sensitive lipase (HSL) and Perilipin A resulting in lipolysis.
    Lys-γ3-MSH(human) TFA
  • HY-107627
    MCL0020
    		Antagonist 99.93%
    MCL0020 is a potent and selective melanocortin MC4 receptor antagonist, with an IC50 of 11.63 nM. MCL0020 dose-dependently and significantly attenuates restraint stress-induced anorexia without affecting food intake.
    MCL0020
  • HY-P2336
    CCZ01048
    CCZ01048, a α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH) analogue, exhibits high binding affinity to melanocortin 1 receptor (MC1R) with a Ki of 0.31 nM. CCZ01048 shows rapid internalization into B16F10 melanoma cells and high in vivo stability. CCZ01048 is a promising candidate for PET imaging of malignant melanoma.
    CCZ01048
  • HY-P1216
    HS014
    		Antagonist
    HS014 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 modulates the behavioral effects of morphine in mice. HS014 increases food intake in free-feeding rats.
    HS014
  • HY-P1477
    Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) (1-39), rat
    		Agonist
    Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) (1-39), rat is a potent melanocortin 2 (MC2) receptor agonist.
    Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) (1-39), rat
  • HY-P1209
    PG106
    		Antagonist
    PG106 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
  • HY-P5971
    TCMCB07
    		Antagonist
    TCMCB07, a cyclic nonapeptide peptide, is an orally active and brain-penetrant melanocortin receptor 4 (MC4R) antagonist. TCMCB07 plays an important role in cachexia.
    TCMCB07