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

Melanocortin Receptor

MC Receptor

Melanocortin Receptor

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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.

Melanocortin Receptor Isoform Specific Products:

Melanocortin Receptor Isoform Comparison
Cat. No. Product Name Effect Purity Chemical Structure
  • HY-W738639
    18-Hydroxy-11-deoxy corticosterone
    18-Hydroxy-11-deoxy corticosterone (18-OH-DOC) is a mineralocorticoid whose synthesis is regulated by adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) and angiotensin II. 18-Hydroxy-11-deoxy corticosterone is an intermediate in the metabolism of progesterone and plays an important role in regulating blood pressure and water-salt balance. Continuous infusion of 18-Hydroxy-11-deoxy corticosterone can increase systolic blood pressure in rats, and plasma levels of 18-Hydroxy-11-deoxy corticosterone are significantly elevated in the db/db mouse model of type 2 diabetes, suggesting its potential involvement in metabolic dysregulation and diabetes-related regulation. 18-Hydroxy-11-deoxy corticosterone holds promise for research in areas such as hypertension, diabetes, and other related fields.
    18-Hydroxy-11-deoxy corticosterone
  • HY-N14240
    Melanocin A
    		Inhibitor
    Melanocin A is a Melanin biosynthesis inhibitor. Melanocin A inhibits the biosynthesis of melanin and tyrosinase (IC50 is 9.0 nM, MIC is 0.9 μM). Melanocin A also has antioxidant effect.
    Melanocin A
  • HY-172299
    Delmadinone acetate
    		Inhibitor
    Delmadinone acetate is an orally active compound that can control estrus and ovulation in female and male pets. Delmadinone acetate causes adrenal suppression from inhibition of release of ACTH from the pituitary gland.
    Delmadinone acetate
  • HY-B0288A
    Fenoprofen Calcium
    		Agonist
    Fenoprofen (LILLY-53858) Calcium is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) and inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX). Fenoprofen Calcium is a melanocortin receptors (MCRs) positive allosteric modulator (PAM). Fenoprofen Calcium also increases ERK1/2 activation in HEK293T cells. Fenoprofen Calcium has anti-arthritic activities and can be used for the study of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
    Fenoprofen Calcium
  • HY-B1456AR
    Fenoprofen (Standard)
    		Agonist
    Fenoprofen (Standard) (LILLY-53858 (Standard)) is the analytical standard of Fenoprofen (HY-B1456A). This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Fenoprofenc is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) and inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX). Fenoprofen is a melanocortin receptors (MCRs) positive allosteric modulator (PAM). Fenoprofen also increases ERK1/2 activation in HEK293T cells. Fenoprofen has anti-arthritic activities and can be used for the study of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
    Fenoprofen (Standard)
  • HY-159909
    ATMW-2
    		Inhibitor
    ATMW-2 is a NeuralGenThesis (NGT)-derived antagonist targeting the melanocortin type 2 receptor (MC2R).
    ATMW-2
  • HY-147301B
    Resomelagon methanesulfonate
    		Agonist
    Resomelagon methanesulfonate (AP1189 methanesulfonate) is the methanesulfonate salt form of Resomelagon (HY-147301). Resomelagon methanesulfonate is an orally active melanocortin receptor (MR) agonist. Resomelagon methanesulfonate induces ERK1/2 phosphorylation and Ca2+ mobilization. Resomelagon methanesulfonate exhibits anti-inflammatory activity in mouse peritonitis and peritonitis model. Resomelagon methanesulfonate can be used for obesity and chronic inflammation research.
    Resomelagon methanesulfonate
  • HY-N14245
    Melanoxazal
    		Inhibitor
    Melanoxazal is a Melanin biosynthesis inhibitor. Melanoxazal can inhibit melanin formation in the silkworm larva hemolymph (IC50 is 30.1 μg/mL), and also has stronger inhibitory effect against mushroom tyrosinase (IC50 is 4.2 μg/mL), but it has no antimicrobial effect.
    Melanoxazal
  • HY-121764
    MPCI
    		Antagonist
    MPCI is a cell-permeant MC4R-selective ligand with pharmacological chaperone activity. MPCI is a MC4R antagonist with a Ki value of 0.218 μM on HEK293 cells expressing hMC4R. MPCI can be used for the research of MC4R-deficient obesity.
    MPCI
  • HY-168383
    (E/Z)-Resomelagon acetate
    		Agonist
    (E/Z)-Resomelagon acetate is an agonist of melanocortin receptor 1 (MC1R) and MC3R with anti-inflammatory activities. (E/Z)-Resomelagon can be utilized in inflammation research.
    (E/Z)-Resomelagon acetate
  • HY-U00396
    MC-4R Agonist 1
    		Agonist
    MC-4R Agonist 1 is an agonist of human melanocortin-4 receptor (MC-4R), used in the research of obesity, diabetes, and sexual dysfunction.
    MC-4R Agonist 1
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