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Ac-hMCH(6-16)-NH2 binds to and activates equally well both human MCH receptors present in the brain (non-selective agonist), with IC50 values of 0.16 nM and 2.7 nM for MCH-1R and MCH-2R[1].

[1] Maria A Bednarek, et al. Synthesis and biological evaluation in vitro of a selective, high potency peptide agonist of human melanin-concentrating hormone action at human melanin-concentrating hormone receptor 1. J Biol Chem. 2002 Apr 19;277(16):13821-6. DOI:10.1074/jbc.M200563200