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Research peptide · Melanocortin agonist

Melanotan-2

Synthetic α-MSH analog · Cyclic heptapeptide

Developed at the University of Arizona, MT-2 is a cyclic melanocortin analog with enhanced stability over linear α-MSH. It engages MC1R–MC5R receptors, making it one of the most broadly studied peptides in pigmentation, metabolic, and neuroendocrine research.

>99% HPLC purity
1024.18 Da mol. weight
MC1–5R Receptor profile
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Published research

Selected literature

  1. Dorr RT et al. “Effects of a superpotent melanotropic peptide in combination with solar UV radiation on tanning of the skin in human volunteers.” Arch Dermatol. 2004;140(7):827-35.
  2. Hruby VJ et al. “Design of cyclic and other alpha-melanotropin analogs.” Ann N Y Acad Sci. 1993;680:51-63.
  3. Hadley ME, Dorr RT. “Melanocortin peptide therapeutics: historical milestones, clinical studies and commercialization.” Peptides. 2006;27(4):921-30.
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