Melanotan II
Melanocortin Receptor Agonist - Melanocortin agonist studied for pigmentation research.
Melanotan II is a synthetic analog of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone, studied for its non-selective activation of melanocortin receptors in pigmentation research.
Melanotan II is a broadly acting melanocortin agonist, and because it engages several receptors it is studied both for pigmentation (MC1) and other melanocortin-linked endpoints. The FDA has warned about products containing it, underscoring its research-only status here.
Melanotan II specifications
- Sequence
- Cyclic melanocortin heptapeptide
- Presentation
- Lyophilised powder
- Documented purity
- 99.59% by HPLC
- Available sizes
- 10mg ($45)
- Archived COA lots
- 3
- Intended use
- Laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary use.
Studied pathways
- Melanocortin agonism - Studied for melanogenesis via melanocortin-receptor activation.
Reported mechanisms in the literature
- MC1-R agonism - A synthetic analog of α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone studied for non-selective melanocortin-receptor activation and melanogenesis signalling. (Hadley et al.)
Melanotan II frequently asked questions
What is Melanotan II?
A synthetic analog of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone, studied for non-selective activation of melanocortin receptors in pigmentation research.
Is Melanotan II approved for human use?
No. It is not approved and is not a medicine; the FDA has warned about products containing it. It is supplied here for laboratory research only.
What is it researched for?
Melanocortin-receptor activation and melanogenesis in cell and animal models.
Documented to 99.59% purity by HPLC · third-party COA every lot · from $45 · For laboratory research use only.
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