1. Signaling Pathways
  2. GPCR/G Protein
    Neuronal Signaling
  3. Melanocortin Receptor

Melanocortin Receptor

MC Receptor

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.

Cat. No. Product Name Effect Purity Chemical Structure
  • HY-10622
    PF-00446687 free base
    Agonist 98.02%
    PF-00446687 is a potent, selective melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) agonist with EC50 of 12 ± 1 nM. Pf-446687 is brain penetrant.
    PF-00446687 free base
  • HY-158081
    Atumelnant
    Antagonist 98.41%
    CRN04894 (compound 17h) is an orally active MC2R antagonist that demonstrates in vivo efficacy in rat model of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)-stimulated corticosterone secretion[1]. CRN04894 binds to human or rat MC2R with KB values of 0.34 nM and 0.23 nM, respsectively.
    Atumelnant
  • HY-148349
    PF-07258669
    Antagonist 98.44%
    PF-07258669 is a melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4) antagonist. PF-07258669 can be used for the research of cachexia, anorexia, or anorexia nervosa.
    PF-07258669
  • HY-11029
    SNT-207707
    Inhibitor 99.51%
    SNT-207707 is a selective, potent and orally active melanocortin MC-4 receptor antagonist with an IC50 of 8 nM (binding) and 5 nM (function) on the MC-4 receptor.
    SNT-207707
  • HY-P1214
    γ1-MSH
    Agonist 99.71%
    γ1-MSH is a melanocortin MC3 receptor agonist, with a Ki of 34 nM for the rat MC3 receptor. γ1-MSH displays ~40-fold selectivity over MC4 (Ki=1318 nM).
    γ1-MSH
  • HY-11030A
    SNT-207858 free base
    Antagonist 99.66%
    SNT207858 free base is a selective, blood brain barrier penetrating, potent and orally active melanocortin-4 (MC-4) receptor antagonist. SNT207858 free base has an IC50 of 22 nM (binding) and 11 nM (function) on the MC-4 receptor.
    SNT-207858 free base
  • HY-B1456A
    Fenoprofen
    Agonist 99.70%
    Fenoprofen (LILLY-53858) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID). Fenoprofen can be used to to relieve symptoms of arthritis (osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis), such as inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain. Fenoprofen is an allosteric enhancer for melanocortin receptors. Fenoprofen also increases ERK1/2 activation.
    Fenoprofen
  • HY-110123
    ML-00253764 hydrochloride
    Inhibitor 99.47%
    ML-00253764 hydrochloride is a brain penetrant nonpeptidic melanocortin receptor 4 (MC4R) antagonist with a Ki and IC50 of 0.16 µM and 0.103 µM, respectively.
    ML-00253764 hydrochloride
  • HY-P1211
    Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) (1-39), human
    Agonist 99.09%
    Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) (1-39), human is a melanocortin receptor agonist.
    Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) (1-39), human
  • HY-159107
    2-MNG
    98.04%
    2-MNG (2-Mercaptonicotinoyl glycine) is an inhibitor for melanogenesis with an average IC50 of 49.5μM in normal human melanocytes. 2-MNG binds to melanin precursors, prevents the incorporation into growing melanin, and thereby inhibits the synthesis of eumelanin and pheomelanin. 2-MNG can be used in research about skin pigmentation.
    2-MNG
  • HY-147301
    Resomelagon
    Agonist 99.63%
    Resomelagon (AP1189) is a potent, orally active melanocortin receptor (MR) agonist about MC1 and MC3. Resomelagon induces ERK1/2 phosphorylation and Ca2+ mobilization. Resomelagon has anti-inflammatory activity. Resomelagon can be used for obesity and chronic inflammation research.
    Resomelagon
  • HY-P2242A
    RO27-3225 TFA
    Agonist 99.21%
    RO27-3225 TFA is potent and selective melanocortin 4 receptor (MC4R) agonist with an EC50 of 1 nM and 8 nM for MC4R and MC1R, respectively. RO27-3225 TFA shows ~30-fold selectivity for MC4R over MC3R. RO27-3225 TFA has neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory effects.
    RO27-3225 TFA
  • HY-P1478
    Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) (4-10), human
    Agonist 99.23%
    Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) (4-10), human is a melanocortin 4 (MC4R) receptor agonist.
    Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) (4-10), human
  • HY-P5247
    Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-20
    Activator 99.67%
    Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-20 (PTP20) is a biomimetic peptide that is an agonist for α-MSH. Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-20 can protect follicular melanocytes and activate melanogenesis by enhancing catalase expression.
    Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-20
  • HY-P1217
    [D-Trp8]-γ-MSH
    Agonist 99.57%
    [D-Trp8]-γ-MSH is a potent and selective agonist of melanocortin 3 (MC3) receptor, with IC50s of 6.7 nM, 600 nM and 340 nM for hMC3, hMC4 and hMC5, respectively in CHO cells. [D-Trp8]-γ-MSH could provide protection against multiple inflammatory disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and colitis.
    [D-Trp8]-γ-MSH
  • HY-P3561A
    Agouti-related Protein (AGRP) (83-132) Amide (human) (TFA)
    Inhibitor
    Agouti-related Protein (AGRP) (83-132) Amide (human) TFA is a fragment of agouti-related protein (AGRP) which is a protein found in abundance in the arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus. AgRP primarily acts as an inverse agonist for the melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) to increase food intake.
    Agouti-related Protein (AGRP) (83-132) Amide (human) (TFA)
  • 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-P5971A
    TCMCB07 TFA
    Antagonist 99.69%
    TCMCB07 TFA, a cyclic nonapeptide peptide, is an orally active and brain-penetrant melanocortin receptor 4 (MC4R) antagonist. TCMCB07 TFA plays an important role in cachexia.
    TCMCB07 TFA
  • HY-153660
    Bivamelagon
    Agonist 99.50%
    MC-4R Agonist 2 (Example 1) is a MC4R agonist. MC-4R Agonist 2 can be used in the study of obesity, diabetes, inflammation, and erectile dysfunction.
    Bivamelagon
  • HY-P1603
    ACTH (22-39)
    99.79%
    ACTH (22-39) is an adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) fragment. ACTH (22-39) is the 22-39 sequence of ACTH.
    ACTH (22-39)
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