Biological Activity
Selective melanocortin 3 (MC3) receptor agonist (IC50 values are 6.7, 340 and 600 nM for human MC3, MC5 and MC4 receptors respectively). Displays anti-inflammatory efficacy.Technical Data
(Modifications: Trp-8 = D-Trp)
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Background References
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Anti-inflammatory and antiosteoclastogenesis properties of endogenous melanocortin receptor type 3 in experimental arthritis.
Patel et al.
FASEB J., 2010;24:4835 -
D-amino acid scan of γ-melanocyte-stimulating hormone: importance of Trp8 on human MC3 receptor selectivity.
Grieco et al.
J.Med.Chem., 2000;43:4998 -
[D-Trp8]-γ-Melanocyte-stimulating-hormone exhibits anti-inflammatory efficacy in mice bearing a nonfunctional MC1R (recessive yellow e/e mouse).
Getting et al.
Mol.Pharmacol., 2006;70:1850
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