MT-1 (Melanotan I / Afamelanotide)
MT-1 (Melanotan I / afamelanotide) is a synthetic α-MSH analogue. In research it is studied in relation to melanogenesis and skin pigmentation.
What is MT-1 (Melanotan I / Afamelanotide)?
MT-1 (Melanotan I / afamelanotide) is a synthetic α-MSH analogue. In research it is studied in relation to melanogenesis and skin pigmentation. This page is intended solely as an informational research guide for laboratory applications (Research Use Only).
Mechanism (preclinical)
Agonist of melanocortin receptors (primarily MC1R) in in-vitro melanocyte models.
Research areas
- Melanogenesis and pigmentation
- Photoprotection (preclinical)
- Melanocortin receptor research
Specifications
- CAS
- 75921-69-6
- Molecular weight
- 1646,89 g/mol
- Purity
- ≥ 99%
- Form
- Lyophilised powder
- Included
- 3 ml bacteriostatic water
Storage and reconstitution
Dry (lyophilised) powder can be stored long-term at -20 to -80 °C in an airtight, opaque container. After reconstitution with bacteriostatic water the solution must be refrigerated at 2 to 8 °C and protected from light.
Order MT-1 (Melanotan I / Afamelanotide) from Europa Peptides
Europa Peptides supplies MT-1 (Melanotan I / Afamelanotide) as lyophilised powder with ≥ 99% purity - 3 ml bacteriostatic water included. Shipped from our Netherlands warehouse. Orders placed before 16:00 on a business day ship the same day. For laboratory research only (RUO).