Melanotan (MT)-II

Overview

Melanotan II is a potent full agonist of melanocortin-3 and melanocortin-4 receptors (Ki= 6.6, 34 for MC4, MC3 receptors respectively). Melanotan II stimulates erectile activity, and inhibits food intake and displays neuroprotective properties in vivo. Sequence: XDHFRWK (Modifications: X = Nle & N-terminal Ac, Asp-2 = beta-Asp, Phe-4 = D-Phe, Lys-7 = epsilon-Lys, Cyclized = Asp-2-Lys-7, C-terminal amide) Source summary: Melanotan II is a peptide studied for its role in skin pigmentation, promoting tanning and offering potential cosmetic applications.

Application

Products > Drug Discovery > Inhibitor | Products > Drug Discovery > Inhibitor | Endocrinology and Metabolic Disease | Melanocortin (MC) Receptors

Product Information

• Catalog No.: B2693-350619
• CAS No.: 121062-08-6
• Molecular Formula: C50H69N15O9
• Molecular Weight: 1024.18
• Purity: 98%
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• Solubility: Soluble in Water (0.70 mg/mL)

Source

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