Biological Information
Background Information:
Melanocortins belong to the superfamily of G protein-coupled seven transmembrane proteins. G-protein-coupled receptors constitute one of the major signal transduction systems in eukaryotic cells. Coding sequences for these receptors, in those regions believed to contribute to the agonist-antagonist binding site, are strongly conserved across mammalian species. The melanocortin MC1 receptor is made primarily in melanocytes, MC2 in adrenal cortex, MC3 and MC4 almost exclusively neuronal, and MC5 in exocrine gland cells.
Family:
GPCR
Sub Family:
Melanocortin
Class:
Class A
Protein Name:
MC3
Uniprot Number:
P41968
Gene Name:
MC3R
Gene ID:
4159
Gene Aliases:
MC3
Accession Number:
NM_019888
Organism:
Human
Construct Details:
Recombinant
Assay Information
Assay Type:
Biochemical
Assay Sub Type:
Binding
Detection Method:
Radiometric
Measured Response:
Scintillation
Testing Information
Ligand:
[125I]NDP-alpha -MSH
Ligand Kd (nM):
0.4
Ligand Concentration:
0.075 nM
Non Specific:
1 µM NDP-alpha-MSH
Incubation:
60 min at 37°C
Control Inhibitor:
NDP-alpha-MSH
Test Concentration / Dose:
Eurofins will provide IC/EC50 calculation if 5 or more concentrations are selected.
Test Sample Requirements:
Minimum for 1) Screen: 60 µl of 10 mM stock -OR- 1 mg (pre-weighed) for 10µM final testing. 2) Dose Response: 90 µl of 10 mM stock -OR- 1 mg (pre-weighed) for a top concentration at 10 µM.
Minimum Order Quantity:
2
Turnaround Time
Standard:
10 Business Days
Reference Compound Data
Clinical Relevance
Therapeutic Area:
Metabolic Diseases
Adverse / Beneficial Action:
Melanocortin MC3 receptor agonism may be anti-inflammatory while receptor antagonism may enhance disease-associated cachexia.
Additional Information
Brand:
LeadHunter
Testing Location:
France - Celle L'Evescault
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