Overview
Melanotan II is a synthetic cyclic analog of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH). It is classified as a melanocortin receptor agonist.
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Dermal, matrix & melanocortin research · AGX-13
Melanotan II
The cyclic melanocortin analog
$45
10 mg lyophilized vial$4.50/mg · research use only
Research use only · no human or veterinary use, consumption, administration, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, cosmetic use, or food use. Sold to qualified laboratory and analytical users.
Mechanism (research literature)
Its structure includes a lactam ring. The receptor classes identified in the catalogue include MC1R and MC4R.
Research context
Melanotan II appears in melanocortin-receptor and cyclic-peptide literature.
Specification
Listed format10 mg lyophilized vial
SequenceAc-Nle-cyclo[Asp-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Lys]-NH₂
Molecular formulaC50H69N15O9
Molecular weight1024 g/mol
Catalogue referenceAGX-13
Listed price$45
TargetMC1R / MC4R
Common questions
Why is it described as cyclic?
A lactam bridge closes part of the peptide into a ring.
How does it relate structurally to PT-141?
The two are related melanocortin analogs with different C-terminal groups.