MT-2 (Melanotan II)
Precision Synthesized | Research Grade Compound
Next-generation melanocortin-pathway compound at the forefront of skin pigmentation research.
Precision synthesized. Research-grade quality.
OVERVIEW
MT-2 (Melanotan II) is a synthetic analogue of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (alpha-MSH), developed to interact with melanocortin receptors involved in pigmentation and cellular signaling processes.
Within research environments, MT-2 is widely studied for its role in melanin production pathways, particularly in models exploring pigmentation depth, skin tone development, and tanning-related biological responses. This includes how the body naturally increases pigmentation as part of its adaptive response to environmental exposure.
RESEARCH FOCUS AREAS
Melanin Production & Pigmentation Pathways
Studied in relation to melanin synthesis and how pigmentation develops within the skin.
Skin Tone Development & Tanning Response
Observed in research exploring how skin tone deepens, becomes more uniform, and responds to tanning-related signaling pathways.
Melanocortin System Activity
Investigated for its broader interaction with receptor systems involved in biological signaling.
Metabolic Signaling Pathways
Preliminary studies indicate involvement in pathways associated with appetite and energy balance.
RESEARCH APPLICATIONS
- Skin pigmentation and melanin pathway studies
- Epidermal signaling and tone development research
- Tanning response and environmental adaptation models
- Melanocortin receptor system analysis
- Metabolic pathway modelling
SCIENTIFIC REFERENCES
Activation of the central melanocortin system chronically reduces body mass:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5572812/
Topical MTII Therapy Suppresses Melanoma Through PTEN Upregulation:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7013727/
Evaluation of melanotan-II in a pilot phase-I clinical study:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8637402/
Melanotan Tanning Injection: A Rare Cause of Priapism:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7930850/
IMPORTANT NOTICE
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Peptide Name: MT-2 (Melanotan II)
- Category: Skin / Pigmentation Research Peptide
- Format: Vial
- CAS Number: 121062-08-6
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