Melanin Concentrating Hormone, human, mouse, rat MCH, human, mouse, rat
Melanin Concentrating Hormone, human, mouse, rat MCH, human, mouse, rat
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Melanin Concentrating Hormone |
| CAS NO. | / |
| Appearance | White to off-white lyophilized powder |
| Molecular Formula | C105H160N30O26S4 |
| Molecular Weight | 2386.8g/mol |
| Purity (RP-HPLC) | ≥ 95.0% |
| Solubility | Soluble in water (≥1 mg/mL); reconstitute with sterile distilled water or buffer. |
| Endotoxin | < 1.0 EU/mg |
| Biological Activity | Potent endogenous agonist at melanin-concentrating hormone receptors (MCH-R). IC₅₀ values: 0.3 nM (MCH1R), 1.5 nM (MCH2R); EC₅₀ values: 3.9 nM (MCH1R), 0.1 nM (MCH2R). Increases food intake in vivo and regulates energy homeostasis. |
| Storage Conditions | -20 ± 5 °C, lyophilized powder; avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Stable for 12 months at -20 °C. |
| Stock Location | Stock in USA |
| MOQ | 1g |
1.MECHANISM OF ACTION
MCH exerts its effects primarily by binding to and activating two G protein-coupled receptors, MCHR1 and MCHR2 (though rodents lack MCHR2).
- Appetite Stimulation (Primary via MCHR1): In the hypothalamus, MCH activates MCHR1, which couples to Gi/o proteins, inhibiting adenylyl cyclase. This signaling promotes feeding behavior, reduces energy expenditure, and increases body weight.
- Modulation of Other Neurotransmitter Systems: MCH neurons project widely and modulate the activity of dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin, and orexin/hypocretin systems. This underlies its roles in mood, anxiety, sleep, and reward.
- Stress Response: MCH interacts with the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, influencing the release of corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) and cortisol/corticosterone.
2.PRODUCT INDICATIONS
This product is indicated for a wide range of research in metabolism, neuroscience, and pharmacology. Key applications include:
- Obesity & Metabolism Research: Studying the central regulation of appetite, energy balance, and the pathophysiology of obesity in rodent models. MCH is a major target for anti-obesity drug discovery.
- Neuropsychiatric Research: Investigating the role of MCH in anxiety, depression, stress responses, and addiction (reward pathways).
- Sleep-Wake Regulation: Researching its interactions with the orexin system to modulate REM and NREM sleep.
- Receptor Pharmacology: As the endogenous ligand for characterizing MCHR1 and MCHR2 (in human/primates) signaling, and for screening receptor antagonists.
3.CLINICAL EFFICACY OF PRODUCT
While MCH itself is not a therapeutic, the MCH system is a highly validated, major target for pharmaceutical development.
- Anti-Obesity Target: Preclinical studies show that MCHR1 antagonists or genetic deletion of MCH/MCHR1 leads to reduced food intake, increased energy expenditure, and resistance to diet-induced obesity. This has made MCHR1 a top target for anti-obesity drugs, with several compounds advancing to clinical trials.
- Neuropsychiatric Potential: MCHR1 antagonists are also being investigated for the treatment of anxiety, depression, and addiction, based on strong preclinical evidence.
- Validated Biological Pathway: Research using MCH peptide has been essential to map the neural circuits controlling energy balance, establishing it as a cornerstone of modern metabolic neuroscience.
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