Description
Melanotan II Overview
Melanotan II (MT-II) is a synthetic cyclic heptapeptide analog of α-MSH, the naturally occurring peptide that regulates pigmentation through receptor activation.
It was originally developed as a research compound for studying melanogenesis and photoprotective pathways, and has high affinity for its primary target receptor subtypes. Through binding to several pathway targets, it has been examined in research on pigmentation pathways, endocrine signaling and peptide-receptor pharmacology.
Melanotan II Research Focus
Published laboratory and preclinical work on Melanotan II has concentrated on the following areas:
- Melanogenesis
- Photoprotective pathways
- Melanocortin receptor pharmacology
- Comparison of cyclic and linear α-MSH analogs
Available Formats
Melanotan II is available in 10mg vials. Each strength can be ordered as a single vial or as a pack of 10 vials; choose your options above before adding to the cart.
Handling and Storage
Store and handle Melanotan II according to the product label and your laboratory’s standard operating procedures. For background on the factors that affect stability, such as temperature, moisture, light and repeated freeze-thaw cycles, read our guide to peptide storage and stability.
Reference
Dorr et al. (2004). Find this reference on PubMed.
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For research use only. Melanotan II is intended exclusively for legitimate laboratory research. It is not for human or veterinary consumption and is not a drug, food, supplement or cosmetic. Nothing on this page is medical advice. By purchasing, the buyer agrees to use this product in compliance with all applicable laws.
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