Melanotan MT2 10mg – Melanocortin Receptor Agonist Research Support
 
Melanotan II (MT2) is a high-purity, synthetic cyclic lactam analog of the naturally occurring $\alpha$-melanocyte-stimulating hormone ($\alpha$-MSH). It is synthesized for advanced laboratory research focusing on photobiology, melanogenesis, and the biochemical signaling of the central melanocortin system.
 
Melanotan II is extensively studied in experimental models for its potent and non-selective agonism of melanocortin receptors, specifically types MC1, MC3, MC4, and MC5. Researchers investigate its capacity to stimulate melanogenesis—the process of melanin production in skin cells—independent of exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. In laboratory settings, it is also researched for its influence on systemic metabolic regulation, appetite suppression through MC4 receptor pathways, and its impact on sexual function and libido. Its biochemical mechanism involve the activation of signaling cascades that regulate dermal pigmentation, energy homeostasis, and inflammatory responses, making it a primary subject for studies involving skin cancer prevention, metabolic syndrome, and neuro-signaling.
 
This advanced research-grade peptide is frequently utilized in laboratory settings to analyze the interaction between melanocortin signaling and systemic physiological responses, as well as the maintenance of cellular resilience during oxidative stress.
 
High purity: 99% HPLC
CAS#: 121062-08-6
Molecular Weight: 1024.198 g/mol
Chemical Formula: $C_{50}H_{69}N_{15}O_{9}$
 
For laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary consumption.
 
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