Melanotan II
Lyophilized research reference material. Released with a per-lot Certificate of Analysis. For laboratory research use only.
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Research background
Melanotan II is a synthetic cyclic heptapeptide analog of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone acting as a non-selective melanocortin-receptor agonist (MC1R and MC4R). Research has examined melanocortin signaling, including effects on melanogenesis mediated by MC1R.
Melanotan II is a research compound without an approved indication; it is structurally related to the MC1R-selective agent afamelanotide.
Summary of published scientific literature provided for laboratory research reference only. It is not a claim of safety, efficacy, or suitability for any use, and does not describe or recommend any human or veterinary use.
Selected references
- Dorr RT, et al. Evaluation of melanotan-II, a superpotent cyclic melanotropic peptide. Life Sciences. 1996;58(20):1777-1784.
- Hadley ME, Dorr RT. Melanocortin peptide therapeutics: historical milestones, clinical studies and commercialization. Peptides. 2006;27(4):921-930.
- Wolf Horrell EM, Boulanger MC, D'Orazio JA. Melanocortin 1 receptor: structure, function, and regulation. Frontiers in Genetics. 2016;7:95.
Trademarks & attribution
Melanotan II is a research peptide with no approved trademarked drug product. Catalyst Research Labs is not affiliated with any manufacturer. Supplied as reference material only.
