Description:
MK-0489 is an orally active, highly effective, and selective MC4R agonist. MK-0489 exhibits a strong binding affinity (IC50 = 13 nM) and functional agonist activity (EC50 = 4.6 nM) at human MC4R. MK-0489 shows functional activity of 22 nM (EC50) on mouse MC4R and 1.7 μM (EC50) on mouse MC3R. MK-0489 can be used for the study of obesity.
Handling:
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.