Description: [Ala17]-MCH acetate is a selective ligand for MCHR1 with a Ki of 0.16 nM and Kd of 0.37 nM(Eu3+ chelate-labeled). [Ala17]-MCH acetate shows selectivity over MCHR2 with Ki of 34 nM.
Formula: C99H159N29O28S4
Molecular Weight: 2331,76
References: Xiaoying Gao, et al. Europium-labeled melanin-concentrating hormone analogues: ligands for measuring binding to melanin-concentrating hormone receptors 1 and 2. Anal Biochem. 2004 May 15;328(2):187-95.