Melanotan 1 10mg
Melanotan 1 is a synthetic analog of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH), the naturally occurring peptide hormone involved in pigmentation signaling. It is a linear tridecapeptide built on the α-MSH sequence with structural modifications — most notably the substitution of a norleucine residue and a D-phenylalanine residue — introduced to increase its resistance to enzymatic breakdown. Catalogued under CAS number 75921-69-6, the molecule carries the empirical formula C78H111N21O19 and a molecular weight of approximately 1,646.8 g/mol. In its research-grade form it presents as a white to off-white lyophilized powder. The peptide originated from research at the University of Arizona aimed at understanding the pigmentation pathway and developing a more stable counterpart to the short-lived natural hormone. Native α-MSH degrades rapidly, which limited its usefulness as a research tool; the modifications incorporated into Melanotan 1 were designed to extend its stability while preserving the core sequence responsible for receptor recognition. This work positioned Melanotan 1 as one of the earliest and most extensively characterized melanocortin analogs. Melanotan 1 is studied for its interaction with the melanocortin family of receptors, in particular the melanocortin-1 receptor (MC1R) associated with melanin production in pigment cells. In the research literature it is frequently used as a probe for melanocortin signaling, and its proposed activity centers on the stimulation of eumelanin synthesis. The full scope of its receptor selectivity and downstream effects remains an active subject of laboratory investigation. The available data on Melanotan 1 derives primarily from preclinical laboratory and animal-model research examining pigmentation biology and melanocortin receptor function. This work is exploratory in nature, and the compound has not been established as safe or effective for any application in humans. ITide Labs supplies Melanotan 1 strictly as a research chemical intended for laboratory research purposes by qualified professionals.
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Melanotan 1 is a synthetic analog of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH), the naturally occurring peptide hormone involved in pigmentation signaling.
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- ✓ CAS: 75921-69-6
- ✓ Lyophilized powder, research grade
- ✓ For laboratory research use by qualified professionals
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Endo PassedMelanotan 1 is a synthetic analog of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH), the naturally occurring peptide hormone involved in pigmentation signaling. It is a linear tridecapeptide built on the α-MSH sequence with structural modifications — most notably the substitution of a norleucine residue and a D-phenylalanine residue — introduced to increase its resistance to enzymatic breakdown. Catalogued under CAS number 75921-69-6, the molecule carries the empirical formula C78H111N21O19 and a molecular weight of approximately 1,646.8 g/mol. In its research-grade form it presents as a white to off-white lyophilized powder.
The peptide originated from research at the University of Arizona aimed at understanding the pigmentation pathway and developing a more stable counterpart to the short-lived natural hormone. Native α-MSH degrades rapidly, which limited its usefulness as a research tool; the modifications incorporated into Melanotan 1 were designed to extend its stability while preserving the core sequence responsible for receptor recognition. This work positioned Melanotan 1 as one of the earliest and most extensively characterized melanocortin analogs.
Melanotan 1 is studied for its interaction with the melanocortin family of receptors, in particular the melanocortin-1 receptor (MC1R) associated with melanin production in pigment cells. In the research literature it is frequently used as a probe for melanocortin signaling, and its proposed activity centers on the stimulation of eumelanin synthesis. The full scope of its receptor selectivity and downstream effects remains an active subject of laboratory investigation.
The available data on Melanotan 1 derives primarily from preclinical laboratory and animal-model research examining pigmentation biology and melanocortin receptor function. This work is exploratory in nature, and the compound has not been established as safe or effective for any application in humans. ITide Labs supplies Melanotan 1 strictly as a research chemical intended for laboratory research purposes by qualified professionals.
For laboratory research purposes only by qualified professionals. This product has not been evaluated by the FDA for clinical application.
For laboratory research purposes only by qualified professionals. This product has not been evaluated by the FDA for clinical application.
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| Weight | 0.1 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 12 × 15 × 0.5 in |
| Size | 10mg |
