Melanotan 2 (MT2)

Melanotan II is a synthetic cyclic heptapeptide analog of α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH), developed as part of a melanocortin receptor research program at the University of Arizona beginning in the 1980s. The compound is structurally characterized by a cyclic lactam bridge and demonstrates binding affinity to MC-1R, MC-3R, MC-4R, and MC-5R receptor subtypes within the melanocortin receptor family.

Published literature referencing Melanotan II includes investigations into melanocortin receptor subtype pharmacology, ligand-receptor binding kinetics, structure-activity relationships within cyclic α-MSH analogs, and in vitro receptor activation assays. The compound is referenced in biochemical research examining receptor selectivity differences between melanocortin family analogs.

Melanotan 2 Peptide Structure

this product is supplied as a lyophilized reference standard. Sequence, molecular formula, molecular weight and registry identifiers are published in the specification table above. Supplied for in vitro binding assays, receptor selectivity profiling, structural analysis and analytical method development by qualified laboratories. Not for use in any living organism.