Research profile · Skin & Beauty
Melanotan-2 Acetate
Cyclic α-MSH analogue
Available as: 10mg
Overview
A cyclic 7-amino-acid analogue of α-MSH developed at the University of Arizona.
Mechanism
A non-selective melanocortin receptor agonist (MC1R, MC3R, MC4R and others), affecting pigmentation, appetite and sexual function.
Research highlights
- Increased skin pigmentation in early human studies.
- Its MC4R effects on sexual function led to the development of bremelanotide (PT-141).
Compound data
- Length
- 7 amino acids (cyclic)