Melanotan II
Melanocortin agonist · research
A synthetic cyclic analog of α-MSH used widely as a melanocortin-receptor reference peptide in laboratory research.
For research use only · not for human consumption
- ≥98%purity spec
- RUOresearch use only
- LOTtraceable batch ID
Specifications
- Sequence
- Ac-Nle-cyclo(-Asp-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Lys)-NH₂
- Molecular formula
- C50H69N15O9
- Molecular weight
- 1024.18 g/mol
- Form
- Lyophilized powder
- Storage
- −20 °C · protect from light
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Research context
Literature · not claimsMelanotan II is a synthetic cyclic analog of α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH), used in research as a melanocortin-receptor reference peptide.
Areas investigated in the literature
- Melanocortin-receptor agonism — in vitro
- Melanogenesis / pigmentation pathway — research
Selected references
- Dorr R.T. et al. — Melanotan-II / α-MSH analog research (Life Sciences; Ann. N.Y. Acad. Sci.)
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◆ Melanotan II is sold for laboratory research use only. It is not a drug, supplement, or cosmetic, and is not for human or veterinary consumption.