Description
Overview
MT2 (Melanotan II) is a research-grade synthetic cyclic heptapeptide and analog of the naturally occurring alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH). It is a non-selective agonist of melanocortin receptors MC1R through MC5R, making it a versatile research tool for investigating the broad melanocortin system and its downstream biological pathways.
Published Research
MT2 has been the subject of extensive peer-reviewed research, including studies on:
- Melanocortin receptor binding affinity and selectivity profiling (MC1R–MC5R)
- Melanogenesis signaling cascades and pigmentation pathways in cell culture models
- Central melanocortin system involvement in energy homeostasis
- Neuropeptide signaling and hypothalamic pathway modulation in animal models
- Structure-activity relationships of cyclic MSH analogs
Specifications
- Purity: ≥99% (HPLC verified)
- Form: Lyophilized powder
- Molecular Weight: 1024.18 g/mol
- Sequence: Ac-Nle-c[Asp-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Lys]-NH2
- Solubility: Soluble in bacteriostatic water or sterile water
- Storage: Store at -20°C for long-term stability. Reconstituted solutions should be refrigerated at 2–8°C
- CAS Number: 121062-08-6
Handling
This product is intended for laboratory research only. Reconstitute with bacteriostatic water for research applications. Use aseptic technique during preparation. Refer to published literature for appropriate research concentrations.
For research and laboratory use only. Not for human consumption. Sold exclusively to qualified researchers and licensed institutions.
