Ac-Lys-Pro-Val-NH2

Uses

Acetyl-α-MSH (11-13) is the acetylated C-terminal tripeptide of α-MSH with antipyretic and anti-inflammatory activities[1][2].

References

[1] Schith HB, et al. New melanocortin 1 receptor binding motif based on the C-terminal sequence of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone. Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol. 2006 Oct;99(4):287-93. DOI:10.1111/j.1742-7843.2006.pto_459.x
[2] Shimizu H, et al. Alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) inhibits insulin secretion in HIT-T 15 cells. Peptides. 1995;16(4):605-8.Shimizu H, et al. Alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) inhibits insulin secretion in HIT-T 15 cells. Peptides. 1995;16(4):605-8. DOI:10.1016/0196-9781(94)00197-e