ACTH (1-17)

ACTH(1-17) contains the N-terminal melanocortin pharmacophore of ACTH and is active in melanogenesis and melanocortin receptor signaling. It is useful for comparing ACTH-derived pigmentation and receptor effects with α-MSH-related peptides.

• hypothalamo-pituitary axis research
• GPCR and endocrine signaling
• stress, growth-hormone or reproductive studies
• melanocortin and ACTH fragment research

Exact peptide length, terminal amidation, pyroglutamate formation and affinity labeling are integral to product identity. Use sequence- and modification-matched controls for quantitative receptor or endocrine assays.

1. Selected peer-reviewed publication