Research reference material
Melanotan II
Melanotan II is a synthetic cyclic analog of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone, supplied as a >99% reagent in a 10 mg vial. It is intended for in-vitro investigation of melanocortin receptor signaling and melanogenesis in cellular and preclinical model systems. For research use only; not for human or animal use.
- >99% purity, single-compound reagent
- Cyclic alpha-MSH analog
- MC1R / MC4R in-vitro ligand
- 10 mg vial, research use only
Research context
Melanotan II is a cyclic analog of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone. In receptor-level assays it is used as a ligand for investigating melanocortin receptor engagement, with reported binding across the MC1R and MC4R subtypes in vitro.
At the cellular scale, the compound is applied in melanogenesis model systems to probe MC1R-linked signaling and downstream pigment-pathway readouts. It can serve as a reference ligand in pathway-specificity and receptor-mapping experiments.
Supplied at >99% purity in a 10 mg vial. Characterize identity and purity on receipt, reconstitute under your own validated protocol, and store per standard peptide-handling practice. For laboratory research use only; not for human, veterinary, or clinical use.
Specifications
CytoTide Research supplies laboratory reagents for research use only — not pharmaceuticals, and not for human or veterinary use. Analytical documentation describes identity and purity; it is not a claim of safety or efficacy for any use.
