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MelanocortinResearch peptide

Melanotan II

Melanotan II is a synthetic cyclic analog of alpha-MSH that non-selectively activates melanocortin receptors (MC1R, MC3R, MC4R, MC5R). It has been studied for effects on melanogenesis and sexual response signaling.

Also known as: MT-II, MT2

Technical information

Molecular weight

1024.18 g/mol

Half-life

~1 hour (subcutaneous)

Sequence

Ac-Nle-cyclo[Asp-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Lys]-NH2

Common research doses

250-1000 mcg/day (research protocols)

Research areas

Melanocortin agonismPigmentation researchSexual responseAppetite research

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