Synthetic analog of alpha-MSH, studied for its effects on skin pigmentation.
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Melanotan 2 is a synthetic cyclic analogue of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (alpha-MSH). It is a common reference compound in melanocortin-receptor and pigmentation research, used in in-vitro and preclinical studies of melanogenesis and receptor signalling. Innovate Peptides supplies Melanotan 2 as a high-purity research chemical for laboratory use in the United Kingdom.
Melanotan 2 is a cyclic peptide engineered as a stable analogue of alpha-MSH. Its cyclic structure improves resistance to degradation in research conditions, making it a practical tool compound for studying the melanocortin system. It is supplied strictly as a synthetic research chemical.
In laboratory models, Melanotan 2 acts as an agonist at melanocortin receptors, including MC1R, which is involved in the regulation of melanin production (melanogenesis). Published research has examined its interactions across the melanocortin receptor family and downstream signalling in melanocyte and cell models.
Published preclinical and in-vitro studies involving alpha-MSH analogues such as Melanotan 2 have explored:
Lyophilised Melanotan 2 is typically stored below -18°C and protected from light for long-term stability. Once reconstituted with bacteriostatic water for laboratory preparation, research protocols generally recommend refrigeration at 2-8°C and use within a defined working window. Always follow your institution's standard operating procedures for handling research chemicals.
Every batch is independently third-party tested for purity and identity, dispatched same-day on UK orders placed before 2 PM GMT, and shipped tracked. Batch-specific certificates of analysis are available on request with your order number.
For laboratory research use only. Not for human consumption. The above summarises published preclinical research and is not medical advice.
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