Uses
JKC363, a selective melanocortin MC4 receptor antagonist, has a 90-fold higher affinity at the MC4 receptor (IC50=0.5 nM) than at the MC3 receptor (44.9 nM). JKC-363 blocks the stimulatory effect of α-MSH on TRH release. Anti-hyperalgesic effect[1][2].
References
[1] Kim MS, et al. Effects of melanocortin receptor ligands on thyrotropin-releasing hormone release: evidence for the differential roles of melanocortin 3 and 4 receptors. J Neuroendocrinol. 2002;14(4):276-282. DOI:
10.1046/j.1365-2826.2002.00769.x[2] Bellasio S, et al. Melanocortin receptor agonists and antagonists modulate nociceptive sensitivity in the mouse formalin test. Eur J Pharmacol. 2003;482(1-3):127-132. DOI:
10.1016/j.ejphar.2003.09.017
