Melanotan II
Also known as: MT-II · MT2
A synthetic α-MSH analogue studied for melanocortin-system effects on pigmentation.
View in catalog →Overview
Melanotan II is a synthetic cyclic analogue of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH). Research centres on the melanocortin system, particularly pigmentation pathways.
How it’s studied to work
It acts as a non-selective agonist across melanocortin receptors — including MC1R (linked to melanin production) and MC4R — driving broad melanocortin-pathway activity in research models.
Research areas
- ›Melanocortin-receptor pharmacology
- ›Melanogenesis / pigmentation research
- ›Appetite and central signalling
Handling & storage
- Storage
- Lyophilized; store cold, protect from light.
- Reconstitution
- Bacteriostatic water for laboratory reconstitution.
Further reading
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