Melanotan II

Product Description

Melanotan II is a cyclic lactam analogue of α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH) designed for laboratory investigation of melanocortin receptor pathways. This synthetic peptide demonstrates superpotent melanotropic activity through its unique lactam-bridged structure, with the critical His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp sequence enabling receptor binding selectivity. Research applications focus on melanogenesis mechanisms, melanocortin receptor signaling cascades, and cellular melanin production pathways in controlled laboratory environments. The compound's cyclic structure provides enhanced stability compared to linear peptide analogues, supporting extended research protocols in vitro and in vivo studies. Supplied as lyophilized powder with >99% purity verified by HPLC, suitable for reconstitution with bacteriostatic water for research applications.