Chemical & physical information
Peptide class: Synthetic melanocortin analogue (cyclic heptapeptide)
Molecular formula: C₅₀H₆₉N₁₅O₉
Molecular weight: ~1024.19 g/mol
Structure: Cyclic peptide analogue of α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH)
Form: Lyophilised solid
Typical purity: ≥98–99% (analytical method dependent)
Research context
Melanotan 2 is a synthetic analogue of α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH), commonly investigated in laboratory settings for its interaction with melanocortin receptor systems.
It is characterised as a non-selective agonist across multiple melanocortin receptor subtypes (MC1R, MC3R, MC4R, and MC5R), making it a useful model for studying receptor-mediated signalling pathways in both peripheral and central systems.
This compound is frequently utilised in experimental models examining:
- Melanocortin receptor signalling pathways
- Peptide–receptor interaction dynamics
- Cellular responses within melanocyte-associated systems
- Central and peripheral neuropeptide signalling mechanisms
Its cyclic structure and receptor-binding profile provide a controlled framework for investigating how melanocortin analogues influence signalling behaviour across different biological systems.
Quality & handling
- Supplied as a lyophilised solid for laboratory preparation
- Analytical purity verified using standard chromatographic techniques
- Suitable for controlled in vitro and pre-clinical research workflows
- Batch-specific documentation available
For research use only
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