Endogenous melanocortin MC3 receptor agonist (pKi = 7.46) that displays ~ 40-fold selectivity over MC4. Increases the release of extracellular dopamine, which induces grooming and vertical activity (rearing) in rats. Exhibits hypertensive, tachycardic and short-term analgesic activity in vivo.

72629-65-3

C72H97N21O14S

1512.76

γ1-MSH

H2O:2 mg/mL
Powder: -20°C for 3 years
In solvent: -80°C for 2 years