Description General description Synthetic α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone. Peptide hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. Controls the intensity of pigmentation. A potent inhibitor of ICAM-1 expression in malignant melanocytes. Packaging Yes Warning Toxicity: Standard Handling (A) Sequence Ac-Ser-Tyr-Ser-Met-Glu-His-Phe-Arg-Trp-Gly-Lys-Pro-Val-NH₂ Physical form Supplied as trifluoroacetate salt. Sold on the basis of peptide content. Reconstitution Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 2 months at -20°C. Other Notes Morandini, R., et al. 1998. J. Cell Physiol. 175, 276.