MSG606 is a potent human MC1 receptor antagonist (IC50=17 nM). MSG606 also partial agonist at human MC3 and MC5 receptors (EC50 values are 59 and 1300 nM, respectively). MSG606 exhibits binding affinity for A375 melanoma cells in vitro. MSG606 reverses morphine-induced hyperalgesia in female mice, with no effect in male mice.

Providing storage is as stated on the product vial and the vial is kept tightly sealed, the product can be stored for up to 24 months.
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.