Description

Melanin Concentrating Hormone, Salmon is a bioactive peptide hormone that plays a critical role in regulating energy homeostasis and feeding behavior. This high-purity compound is essential for advanced research in neuroendocrinology and metabolic studies. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D teams, academic research institutions, and biotechnology companies focused on developing therapeutics for obesity and metabolic disorders.

Application

• Neuroscientific Research: Investigation of its role in the central nervous system for appetite regulation and energy balance.
• Metabolic Disorder Studies: Used as a key reagent in preclinical research targeting obesity, diabetes, and related syndromes.
• Peptide Pharmacology: Serves as a reference standard and active compound in receptor binding assays and functional studies.
• Drug Discovery & Development: A critical tool for screening and validating novel therapeutic candidates in metabolic pathways.
• Academic & Institutional Labs: Fundamental research on fish physiology and comparative endocrinology.
• Biomarker Development: Potential use in developing assays to understand hormonal signaling pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Melanin Concentrating Hormone, Salmon
CAS No.	87218-84-6
Molecular Formula	C147H238N44O42S
Molecular Weight	~3299.8 g/mol
Synonyms	MCH, Salmon; Melanin-Concentrating Hormone (Salmon); MCH (17-AA, Salmon); [Ile13, Tyr19] MCH (Salmon); MCH, salmon; Pro-Melanin-Concentrating Hormone (131-165), salmon; MCH Peptide; Melanin Concentrating Hormone (Salmon) (8718-84-6)
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Quality Control

Our Melanin Concentrating Hormone, Salmon is manufactured under stringent conditions to ensure the highest standards of purity and biological activity. Each batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and peptide content. We adhere to GMP principles for research-grade peptides, ensuring traceability, consistency, and reliability for your critical research applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below in a freezer. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Allow the vial to reach room temperature in a desiccator before opening to minimize moisture absorption. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white lyophilized powder
Identification (HPLC & MS)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Peptide Content	≥ 80%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Acetate Content (HPLC)	≤ 10.0%
Single Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 1.0%
Biological Activity	Assessed by functional assay (Data on COA)

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.