Melanotan II
10mg
Melanotan II is a synthetic, cyclic analogue of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH). Its seven-residue lactam ring binds across the melanocortin receptor family, MC1R through MC5R, and research has looked at its influence on melanogenesis, energy balance and other melanocortin-linked processes. The cyclic structure gives it markedly better stability than linear α-MSH, which is why it has become a standard tool in melanocortin-receptor research. Lyophilised powder, released against a third-party HPLC certificate on this page. In-vitro research use only.
Published research on Melanotan II is indexed on PubMed. See our full UK buyer's guide for Melanotan II.
Intended Use: Strictly for in-vitro laboratory research. Not for use in humans or animals. Not to be used in foods, drugs, or medical diagnostics. This product has not been evaluated by the MHRA or FDA. Buyer assumes full responsibility for safe handling and regulatory compliance.
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Bacteriostatic Water 10ml
Required to reconstitute lyophilised peptides.
Research Use Only
This product is intended strictly for research and laboratory use only. Not for human consumption, medical use, or diagnostic purposes.
Certificate of Analysis
Third-party tested
Lyophilised Stability
24 months
Sealed at -20°C, light-protected
Reconstituted Stability
Up to 3 months
Stored at 2-8°C after mixing
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Important Notice
All compounds are sold individually and do not include research supplies. Products are provided in lyophilised (powder) form and require proper reconstitution before use in research settings.
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Research Overview
Melanotan II is a cyclic lactam heptapeptide, a synthetic analogue of alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone (α-MSH). Rather than favouring one target, it binds across the melanocortin receptor family, MC1R, MC3R, MC4R, and MC5R, which makes it a broad instrument for studying melanocortin signalling. Most of the literature falls into three areas: pigmentation biology driven through MC1R, sexual-function pathways routed via MC4R, and appetite regulation handled by central melanocortin activity. Its cyclic architecture is the reason it outperforms linear MSH analogues, lending it greater metabolic stability and tighter receptor binding. The MC4R interaction has drawn particular interest in research on sexual behaviour and erectile physiology, while its MC1R activity underpins work on melanogenesis and UV-protective pigmentation. As a non-selective agonist, Melanotan II gives researchers a wide-angle view of the melanocortin system and the many roles it plays, from energy homeostasis to inflammatory and cardiovascular signalling.
Product Specifications
Laboratory Handling
- Keep lyophilised vials at -20°C in a light-protected space. Hold the reconstituted solution at 2-8°C and use within 4 weeks.
- Guard against direct light at all times, since Melanotan II is photosensitive and can degrade under UV or fluorescent lighting.
- Reconstitute with bacteriostatic water using a gentle swirl, and steer clear of vigorous agitation.
- If the reconstituted solution is moved into secondary containers, use amber vials or wrap them in foil.
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Melanotan II
10mg · £22.99