Melanotan 1 Description Melanotan-1 (afamelanotide, melanotan-I) is a synthetic analog of alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone (α-MSH). This peptide hormone analog demonstrates activity at melanocortin receptors in laboratory studies. Research indicates that Melanotan-1 binds to melanocortin-1 receptors (MC1R), stimulating melanogenesis pathways in melanocyte cell cultures. This receptor activation triggers melanin synthesis through the cyclic AMP signaling cascade. Studies show the compound produces melanin without requiring UV exposure in in vitro melanocyte models. This peptide is provided strictly for in vitro research purposes in qualified laboratory settings. Researchers studying melanocortin biology and pigmentation mechanisms use Melanotan-1 in controlled experimental protocols for investigating cellular signaling pathways. Melanotan-1 serves research laboratories studying: Melanocortin receptor signaling pathways Melanogenesis mechanisms in cell culture systems Photoprotection pathways in dermal cell models α-MSH analog interactions with MC1R Pigmentation biology in controlled laboratory settings Peptide Information Property Value Peptide Sequence Ser-Tyr-Ser-Nle-Glu-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Gly-Lys-Pro-Val Molecular Formula C78H111N21O19 Molecular Weight 1646.8 g/mol CAS Number 75921-69-6 PubChem CID 16154396 Synonyms Melanotan I, Melanotan-1, 75921-69-6, NDP-alpha-MSH, 4-Nle-7-phe-alpha-msh, MT1 Lyophilized Peptides: These peptides are freeze-dried, a process that not only extends shelf life but also preserves the purity and integrity of the peptides during storage. We do not use any fillers in this process.
