PT-141
Also known as: Bremelanotide
A melanocortin-receptor agonist studied for effects on sexual-response pathways in the nervous system.
Overview
PT-141 (bremelanotide) is a cyclic peptide derived from the melanocortin system and related to Melanotan II, but researched primarily for central sexual-response endpoints rather than pigmentation.
How it’s studied to work
It is studied as an agonist at melanocortin receptors (notably MC4R) in the central nervous system, a pathway implicated in sexual arousal signalling — distinct from vascular mechanisms.
Research areas
- ›Melanocortin (MC4R) signalling
- ›Central sexual-response research
Further reading
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