AGRP Protein, Human (HEK293, Fc)

AGRP proteins critically regulate body weight homeostasis and feeding behavior through the central melanocortin system. As an α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone antagonist, AGRP inhibits cAMP production and antagonizes stimulation of melanocortin receptors. AGRP Protein, Human (HEK293, Fc) is the recombinant human-derived AGRP protein, expressed by HEK293 , with C-hFc labeled tag. The total length of AGRP Protein, Human (HEK293, Fc) is 112 a.a., with molecular weight of ~39 kDa.

The AGRP protein plays a crucial role in weight homeostasis and is integral to the regulation of feeding behavior through the central melanocortin system. Functioning as an alpha melanocyte-stimulating hormone antagonist, AGRP inhibits cAMP production mediated by the stimulation of melanocortin receptors within the hypothalamus and adrenal gland. While exhibiting minimal activity with MC5R, AGRP serves as an inverse agonist for MC3R and MC4R, suppressing their constitutive activity. Moreover, AGRP promotes the endocytosis of MC3R and MC4R in an arrestin-dependent manner, underscoring its intricate involvement in modulating the activity of melanocortin receptors. The interaction of AGRP with MC3R, MC4R, and MC5R further highlights its regulatory role in the melanocortin signaling pathway, positioning it as a key player in the intricate balance of weight regulation and feeding control.

Human

HEK293

C-hFc

O00253 (A21-T132)

181  [NCBI]

Approximately 39 kDa

Greater than 95% as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE

<1 EU/μg, determined by LAL method.