Melanotan 1 10MG

Melanotan 1 is a synthetic 13-amino-acid peptide engineered as a more stable and potent analog of the endogenous hormone α-MSH. It is also known in the literature as afamelanotide, NDP-α-MSH, or [Nle⁴, D-Phe⁷]-α-MSH.

Key molecular features:

• Sequence: Ac-Ser-Tyr-Ser-Nle-Glu-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Gly-Lys-Pro-Val-NH₂
• Molecular formula: C₇₈H₁₁₁N₂₁O₁₉
• Molecular weight: ≈ 1646.9 Da
• CAS: 75921-69-6

In research settings, Melanotan 1 is studied primarily for its activity as a melanocortin receptor agonist, with preferential affinity for the MC1 receptor. Activation of MC1R on melanocytes is linked to stimulation of eumelanin production pathways.

Research applications typically focus on:

• Melanocortin receptor binding and signaling assays
• Melanogenesis and pigment cell biology models
• Photoprotection-related cellular responses
• Comparative studies versus cyclic analogs such as Melanotan 2

It is generally supplied as a lyophilized powder for laboratory reconstitution and is strictly intended for in-vitro and controlled research use.