Melanotan 2 10mg 3ml Research Peptide - MT-2

Melanotan 2 10mg: Research Grade Melanocortin Agonist

Laboratory Index

Melanotan-2 comes in a 10mg vial capacity and is 98% pure, which is verified through HPLC analysis. It is present in a lyophilized white powder.

The Melanotan 2 Details

Melanotan 2 is a synthetic analogue of the naturally occurring peptide hormone called the alpha melanocyte-stimulating hormone. If you talk about it structurally, it is actually a cyclic heptapeptide sequence which has a lactam bridge. It significantly boosts its stability and the receptor-binding half-life as compared to the linear counterpart in laboratory models.

Primary Experimental Intent

This peptide is studied extensively in biomolecular and endocrinology research for its high affinity and nonselective binding across multiple melanocortin receptors. The researchers use this compound to find

• Melanogenesis Pathways: the cellular mechanism present behind the synthesis of melanin and pigment stimulation through MC1R activation.
• Photoprotection Models: It is also used in investigating how receptor signaling interacts with UV radiation response mechanisms at the cellular level.
• Appetitive and Energy Signaling: It is utilized in the neurochemical and metabolic studies that evaluate how the central MC3R and MC4R activation affects the signaling networks.

Peptide Stability Profile & Storage

If you want to avoid structural degradation and preserve the integrity of the laboratory data, you should adhere to some storage parameters that include

• Storing the unopened compound at a continuous temperature of -20°C if you want to keep it safe for long-term use
• If you have to schedule the compound for laboratory analysis within 30 days you should store it at 4°C
• Once it is mixed with an appropriate liquid solvent in the laboratory you should use it within 20 to 30 days and you must not freeze the liquid solution and also avoid aggressive shaking.

Key Features

• Cyclic heptapeptide — non-selective melanocortin agonist
• Lactam-bridged cyclisation for conformational stability
• ≥99% purity — HPLC tested, COA provided
• 10mg research vial — lyophilised powder
• Fast UK dispatch

Specifications

• Molecular Formula: C₅₀H₆₉N₁₅O₉
• Molecular Weight: 1024.18 g/mol
• Purity: ≥99% (HPLC)
• Form: Lyophilised powder
• Storage: −20°C long-term; 4°C post-reconstitution

For research use only. Not intended for human consumption.