We value your privacy

We use cookies to analyze site usage and improve your experience. You can accept all, reject non-essential, or customize. See our Privacy Policy.

kindr currently serves patients in the United States only. Content is for informational purposes elsewhere.
Peptides shop · gamma-MSH · Reference sheet

gamma-MSH

Reference sheet · Endocrine · CPC catalog code MSHS-007

Identity

Name
gamma-MSH
Catalog code
MSHS-007
Category
Endocrine

Physicochemical properties

Class
Endocrine
Form
Lyophilized powder
Grade
Research use only (RUO)

Full physicochemical data (sequence, molecular formula, molecular weight, CAS) is documented on the upstream certificate of analysis. Request the current lot COA from the supplier before use — values may vary between manufacturing runs.

Handling, storage & reconstitution

General guidance for this class

Reference standards in the Endocrine class are typically shipped as lyophilized powder and stored desiccated at −20 °C protected from light. Once reconstituted in bacteriostatic water or the assay-appropriate buffer, aliquot and store at −80 °C to minimize freeze–thaw cycles. Confirm handling requirements against your institutional biosafety and radiation protocols before use.

Mechanism & research applications

gamma-MSH sits within the Endocrine research class (CPC reference MSHS-007). Endocrine peptides bind class A/B GPCRs and RTKs on hormone-responsive tissues, triggering canonical cAMP, IP₃/Ca²⁺, and MAPK pathways that regulate secretion, growth, and metabolism. Investigators typically incorporate gamma-MSH as a reference standard, tool ligand, or substrate in the assay contexts listed above. HTRF cAMP, calcium mobilization (FLIPR), and radioligand binding are the standard readouts.

Studied for

  • Receptor-binding and functional selectivity studies
  • Second-messenger (cAMP / IP₁) profiling
  • Hypothalamic–pituitary axis feedback modeling
  • Metabolic and glucose-homeostasis research

Frequently asked

What is gamma-MSH?

gamma-MSH (CPC catalog code MSHS-007) is a synthetic endocrine research peptide in the endocrine category. It is provided as a lyophilized ~1 mg vial for in-vitro research use only.

What is gamma-MSH studied for?

Published and internal research programs use gamma-MSH as a reference standard in endocrine workflows — for example, receptor-binding and functional selectivity studies and second-messenger (camp / ip₁) profiling. Human clinical evidence is not established.

Is gamma-MSH FDA-approved for human use?

No. gamma-MSH is a research-grade reference peptide and is not approved by the FDA or any national regulator for human or veterinary therapeutic use. It is offered exclusively for in-vitro laboratory research and does not ship to the United States for consumer use.

How is gamma-MSH typically used in the lab?

In a endocrine workflow, gamma-MSH is reconstituted in sterile buffer or DMSO (solubility-dependent) and applied in the researcher's chosen assay format. HTRF cAMP, calcium mobilization (FLIPR), and radioligand binding are the standard readouts.

Sources

View full product page →Back to catalog

Related peptides in Endocrine

Other reference standards in the same class — commonly cross-referenced during assay design and comparator selection.

beta-MSH, human
alpha-MSH, amide
alpha-MSH, Free Acid
[Ac-Cys4,DPhe7,Cys10] alpha-MSH (4-13), amide
N-Acetyl, [Nle4,DPhe7] alpha-MSH (4-10), amide
beta-MSH (monkey)
Research use only. The peptides referenced on this page are supplied to qualified laboratories for in-vitro or non-human research. They are not drugs, foods, cosmetics, or dietary supplements, are not for human consumption, and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Physicochemical values shown here are transcribed from the cited upstream reference sheet(s); confirm with your own certificate of analysis before use.
Ask Dot