Links to publications that use this peptide:
Roa J, Herbison AE. Direct regulation of GnRH neuron excitability by arcuate nucleus POMC and NPY neuron neuropeptides in female mice.
Endocrinology. 2012;153(11):5587-99.
Vaughan C.H. et al., Characterization of a novel melanocortin receptor-containing node in the SNS outflow circuitry to brown adipose tissue involved in thermogenesis.
Brain Res. 2011 Sep 9;1411:17-27.
Kievit P et al. Oxytocin Deficiency Mediates Hyperphagic Obesity of Sim1 Haploinsufficient Mice
Molecular Endocrinology July 1, 2008 vol. 22 no. 7 1723-1734
Brito et al. Differential activation of the sympathetic innervation of adipose tissues by melanocortin receptor stimulation
Endocrinology. 2007 Nov;148(11):5339-47.
Smith et al. Melanocortins and agouti-related protein modulate the excitability of two arcuate nucleus neuron populations by alteration of resting potassium conductances
J Physiol. 2007 Jan 15;578(Pt 2):425-38.
Navarro et al. Effects of melanocortin receptor activation and blockade on ethanol intake: a possible role for the melanocortin-4 receptor.
Alcohol Clin Exp Res. 2005 Jun;29(6):949-57.
For best results and reproducibility, rehydrate peptide just before use. Do not attempt to weigh out smaller portions. Do not refreeze any unused portions.