Description: HS 014 acetate is a potent and selective melanocortin MC4 receptor antagonist (Ki values are 3.16, 108, 54.4 and 694 nM for cloned human MC4, MC1, MC3 and MC5 receptors respectively). Increases food intake in rats and nociception in mice following central administration in vivo. Also inhibits IL-1β-induced Fos expression in the paraventricular hypothalamus.
Formula: C73H98N20O19S2
Molecular Weight: 1623,83
References: Schioth et al (1998) Discovery of novel melanocortin4 receptor selective MSH analogues. Br.J.Pharmacol. 124 75 PMID: