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🔬 Product Overview

Melanotan-1 10mg – Synthetic Peptide for Research Applications
Form: Lyophilized powder
Purity: >99%

Melanotan-1 10mg is a synthetic peptide analog of alpha-melanocyte–stimulating hormone (α-MSH). Composed of 13 amino acids, it differs from α-MSH by two substitutions: methionine → norleucine and L-phenylalanine → D-phenylalanine. These modifications increase receptor affinity and extend peptide half-life.

This peptide is studied for its potential to stimulate melanocortin receptors (MCRs), promoting eumelanin production and contributing to photoprotection and pigmentation in research settings.

🧪 Research Background

Eumelanin is a natural pigment that protects skin and tissues from UV-induced damage.

Research indicates Melanotan-1 10mg mimics α-MSH activity with greater stability and stronger binding to melanocortin 1 receptors (MC1R). This may lead to increased melanin production even without sunlight exposure.

⚙️ Mechanism of Interest

• MC1R Activation: Binds to melanocortin 1 receptors, promoting melanin synthesis
• cAMP Signaling: Triggers cAMP production, stimulating MITF expression and eumelanin-producing enzymes
• Photoprotection: Eumelanin protects tissues from UV damage and oxidative stress

🧬 Molecular Information

• Molecular Formula: C78H111N21O19
• Molecular Weight: 1646.87 g/mol
• Other Names: MT1, Afamelanotide

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