The melanocortins, alpha-, beta- and -melanocyte-stimulating hormones (MSHs), are peptides derived from a precursor protein POMC. The MSH peptides bind to a family of five Gs-coupled seven transmembrane recptors (MC1-5) and play important roles in energy balance, reproductive function, pigmentation and inflammation. The activity of the melanocortins is modulated by endogenous antagonist proteins, agouti and agouti-related protein (AGRP). MC4 is expressed primarily in the CNS and appears to play a prominent role in energy homeostasis. The hypothalamus, which is a major central site for control of feeding behavior, prominently expresses MC4. Targeted deletion of MC4 in mice and naturally occurring mutations in MC4 in humans result in obese phenotypes. In addition, blockade of MC4 function by antagonists and targeted deletion of the gene in mice reverses melanocortin agonist-induced inhibition of food intake and promotes weight gain in uremia and cancer-induced cachexia.

Product Information
Catalog #:	ACC-RG1178
Gene Name	MC4R
Abbr	CHO-HuMC4R Validated
Alias	MC4R,MC4-R,MGC126851,MGC138197,
Growth Properties	Adherent
Host Cell	CHO-K1
Morphology	Epithelial-like
Shipping	Dry ice
Product Type	GPCR Expressing Cell
Species	Human
Product Format	frozen
searchKeyword	MC4R,MC4-R,MGC126851,MGC138197,

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