MT-1 - 10mg

Peptide Name

Melanotan-1 Acetate (Lyophilized Powder)

Chemical Name/Structure

• Chemical Name: [Nle4, D-Phe7]-alpha-Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone acetate

• Sequence: Ac-Ser-Tyr-Ser-Nle-Glu-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Gly-Lys-Pro-Val-NH2

CAS Number

75921-69-6 (Free base)

Core Areas of Research Investigation

• Melanogenesis & Pigmentation Pathways: Investigating how this synthetic analogue of alpha-MSH binds to and activates melanocortin 1 receptors (MC1R) to stimulate melanin synthesis in melanocytes.

• Photoprotection & UV Damage Resistance: Evaluating the peptide's capacity to induce melanin production independently of ultraviolet (UV) exposure, thereby investigating its role in protecting skin cells from oxidative stress and DNA damage.

• Melanocortin Receptor Selectivity Profile: Studying the binding affinity and potency of MT-1 across the various melanocortin receptors (MC1R, MC3R, MC4R, MC5R) to evaluate central versus peripheral physiological effects.

• Anti-inflammatory & Cytoprotective Mechanisms: Exploring secondary downstream pathways that modulate systemic inflammatory responses and microvascular stability following receptor activation.

• Appetite and Energy Balance Pathways: Investigating secondary effects of melanocortin receptor activation on satiety, energy expenditure, and lipid oxidation pathways.

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