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peptide · also known as MT-2, Melanotan-2
Melanotan II
A cyclic melanocortin receptor agonist used in pigmentation research.
Melanotan II · 10 mg · Lyophilised vial
peptide · also known as MT-2, Melanotan-2
Melanotan II
A cyclic melanocortin receptor agonist used in pigmentation research.
€ 30.00per vial, EUR
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What it is
Melanotan II is a cyclic heptapeptide analogue of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone that activates several melanocortin receptors. It is a tool compound in melanogenesis and melanocortin signalling research.
Where it has been studied
- Melanocortin receptor pharmacology
- Melanogenesis in melanocyte cultures
- Energy balance and behaviour models in rodents
Selected literature
- Melanotan II, a melanocortin agonist, partially rescues the impaired thermogenic capacity of pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide deficient miceMcMillan TR et al. · Exp Physiol, 2021 · PMID 33332767
- Melanocortin receptor agonist melanotan-II microinjected in the nucleus accumbens decreases appetitive and consumptive responding for foodEliason NL et al. · Neuropeptides, 2022 · PMID 36155088
- Melanotan-II reverses memory impairment induced by a short-term HF dietWekwejt P et al. · Biomed Pharmacother, 2023 · PMID 37478579
PubMed records selected for relevance to the compound. They describe published research, not outcomes or uses.
Specifications
| Compound | Melanotan II (MT-2, Melanotan-2) |
|---|---|
| Type | Peptide |
| Selected presentation | 10 mg · Lyophilised vial |
| Form | Lyophilised powder in a sealed glass vial |
| Fill volume and concentration | Not applicable (lyophilised) |
| Label | CELVIVE wordmark, compound name, amount, "Purity: >99%", "For research use only" |
| Storage | -20 °C for long-term storage; 2 to 8 °C for under three months; away from light |
| Certificate of analysis | Not yet published online. Request for a batch |
| Research areas | Hormonal & reproductive, Skin & cosmetic research |
| All presentations | 10 mg lyophilised vial · € 30.00 |
Handling
- Lyophilised peptides tolerate room temperature for several weeks in transit. Move to cold storage on receipt.
- Reconstituted vials are typically used within three to four weeks at 2 to 8 °C; stability varies by compound.
- Opened or unsealed vials cannot be returned. Transit damage must be documented within 24 hours.
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