Melanotan II

Description

Melanotan II is a synthetic peptide analogue of α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH), a naturally occurring hormone involved in the regulation of pigmentation and melanocortin receptor signalling. Developed to investigate the biological effects of melanocortin receptor activation, Melanotan II has become a widely studied peptide in research relating to skin pigmentation, endocrine physiology, and neurobiology.

Researchers have investigated Melanotan II across preclinical and clinical studies to better understand its interactions with melanocortin receptors (MC1R–MC5R), which play roles in pigmentation, appetite regulation, energy homeostasis, and neuroendocrine function. Its broad receptor activity continues to make it a valuable research tool in studies exploring melanocortin signalling pathways.

Areas of Scientific Interest

• Research has investigated Melanotan II for its activation of melanocortin receptors involved in melanin production and skin pigmentation.
• Clinical and experimental studies have explored its effects on pigmentation biology and the physiological response to ultraviolet (UV) exposure.
• Researchers have examined Melanotan II in studies involving melanocortin receptor signalling, appetite regulation, energy balance, and neuroendocrine physiology.
• Ongoing investigations continue to evaluate the broader biological functions of melanocortin receptor activation across a range of experimental models.

Product Features

• High-purity lyophilised peptide
• Contains 10mg Melanotan II
• Manufactured for laboratory and scientific research
• Quality tested for identity and purity
• Securely packaged to help maintain product integrity

References

• Hadley ME, Dorr RT. Melanocortin peptide therapeutics: historical milestones, clinical studies and future directions. Peptides.
• Abdel-Malek ZA, Scott MC, Suzuki I, et al. The melanocortin-1 receptor is a key regulator of human melanocyte pigmentation. Pigment Cell Research.
• Wessells H, Levine N, Hadley ME, Dorr RT. Melanocortin receptor agonists and their role in pigmentation and neuroendocrine research. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences.