MT2 10mg

Identity & specification

Amount in vial

Contents

mt2-10mg

Purity

>99%

SKU

mt2-10mg

5 or more 5%
10 or more 10%
50 or more 20%
100 or more 25%

$26.69

Purity

≥99%

Storage

Refrigerate 2–8°C

COA

With every order

Use

Research only

For research use only. Not for human or veterinary use, diagnostic procedures, or food applications. Buyer assumes all responsibility for safe handling and lawful use.

Description

Specifications

  • Form: White lyophilized powder
  • Standard vial size: 10mg
  • Purity: ≥99% (HPLC & Mass Spec verified)
  • Sequence: Cyclic heptapeptide analog of alpha-MSH
  • Storage: Store lyophilized powder at -20°C; refrigerate at 2–8°C once reconstituted
  • CAS Number: 121062-08-6

Overview

Melanotan II is a cyclic, non-selective melanocortin receptor agonist, engineered from alpha-MSH for enhanced potency and metabolic stability, and is one of the most widely studied melanocortin peptides in receptor-pharmacology literature.

Mechanism & Research Findings

Unlike the more selective MT-1, MT-2 activates multiple melanocortin receptor subtypes (MC1R, MC3R, MC4R), producing pigmentation effects through MC1R alongside separate research-documented effects on appetite suppression (MC4R) and sexual-behavior pathways (MC3R/MC4R) in animal models. This broad receptor activity has made MT-2 a key reference compound for characterizing melanocortin receptor subtype functions and is the parent compound from which PT-141 (bremelanotide) was pharmacologically developed.

Research Applications

  • Multi-receptor melanocortin pharmacology (MC1R/MC3R/MC4R)
  • Appetite-regulation pathway research
  • Comparative receptor-subtype selectivity studies

For laboratory research use only. Not for human consumption, diagnostic, or therapeutic use.

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