Research Peptides
Melanotan II
Cyclic melanocortin analogue supplied as a research reference.
Melanotan II is a cyclic synthetic analogue of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone, supplied as a reference material for in-vitro melanocortin receptor studies.
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$40.00
Dispatched cold in insulated packaging within 48 hours.
Specifications
- Purity
- ≥98% (HPLC)
- Form
- Lyophilized powder
- Sequence
- Ac-Nle-cyclo[Asp-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Lys]-NH2
- Molecular weight
- 1024.18 Da
- CAS number
- 121062-08-6
- Storage
- Store at -20°C, protected from light
Specifications are listed for reference. Always confirm against the certificate of analysis supplied with your lot.
Research use only
This material is supplied for in-vitro laboratory research and analytical study only. It is not for human or veterinary use, not a medicine, supplement or cosmetic, and must never be ingested, injected or applied to any living organism. Purchasers must be 21 or over and qualified to handle research chemicals safely.
Research & literature
What published research reports
The following summarises peer-reviewed literature for scientific reference only. AethelBio products are supplied strictly for in-vitro laboratory research and are not intended for human or veterinary use, diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of any condition.
Proposed mechanism
A cyclic analogue of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone that acts as an agonist at melanocortin receptors (MC1R, MC3R, MC4R, MC5R), stimulating melanogenesis and affecting appetite and sexual function.
Reported areas of research
Research has examined skin pigmentation (melanogenesis) and sexual dysfunction; published literature also documents adverse-event case reports associated with unregulated use.
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