Description
The Melanotan 2 peptide is a synthetic cyclic heptapeptide analog of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone designed for research on melanocortin receptor signaling. Its lactam-bridged structure supports laboratory investigation of melanogenesis, receptor activation, pigmentation pathways, and broader melanocortin-associated responses. The sequence has a compact cyclic structure that distinguishes it from linear alpha-MSH fragments.
Melanotan 2 research also covers receptor selectivity, peptide potency, and downstream signaling across melanocortin-responsive models. Melanotan 2 dosage directly affects receptor activation, response intensity, and the duration of measurable signaling, so changing the concentration can alter the responses across experimental models.
Features
- Classification: Synthetic cyclic melanocortin peptide
- Structure: Cyclic heptapeptide
- Sequence: Ac-Nle-Asp-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Lys-NH2
- Molecular Formula: C50H69N15O9
- Molecular Weight: Approximately 1,024.2 g/mol
- CAS Number: 121062-08-6
Disclaimer: Supplied strictly for laboratory research. Not intended for human or veterinary administration, consumption, diagnosis, treatment, or therapeutic use.
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