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Description: Selective MC4 receptor antagonist
Biological Activity for MCL 0020
MCL 0020 is a potent and selective melanocortin MC4 receptor antagonist (IC50 values are 11.63, 1115 and > 10 000 nM at MC4, MC3 and MC1 receptors respectively). Significantly reverses stress-induced anorexia but has no effect on food intake in free-feeding rats. Exhibits anxiolytic-like activity in vivo.
Technical Data for MCL 0020
| M. Wt | 609.73 |
| Formula | C34H39N7O4 |
| Sequence |
XRX (Modifications: X-1 = Ac-D-2-Nal, X-3 = 2-Nal & C-terminal amide) |
| Storage | Store at -20°C |
| CAS Number | 475498-26-1 |
| PubChem ID | 9938789 |
| InChI Key | FJFLYSMWSRRMRO-FRXPANAUSA-N |
| Smiles | CC(=O)N[C@H](CC1=CC2=CC=CC=C2C=C1)C(=O)N[C@@H](CCCNC(N)=N)C(=O)N[C@H](CC1=CC2=CC=CC=C2C=C1)C(N)=O |
The technical data provided above is for guidance only. For batch specific data refer to the Certificate of Analysis.
Tocris products are intended for laboratory research use only, unless stated otherwise.
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References for MCL 0020
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Chaki et al (2003) Involvement of the melanocortin MC4 receptor in stress-related behavior in rodents. Eur.J.Pharmacol. 474 95 PMID: 12909200
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Keywords: MCL 0020, MCL 0020 supplier, Selective, MC4R, receptor, antagonists, Receptors, Melanocortin, MCL0020, 3438, Tocris Bioscience
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