Melanotan 1 Description
Melanotan-1 (also known as afamelanotide and melanotan-I) is a synthetic analog of alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone (α-MSH), a naturally occurring peptide hormone. Developed as a potential treatment for certain skin conditions, particularly those involving photosensitivity, it works by stimulating melanin production in the skin, which can lead to skin darkening or tanning without sun exposure.
Unlike Melanotan-2 (a different synthetic peptide), Melanotan-1 has undergone more extensive clinical testing and in some countries is clinically approved under the brand name Scenesse for treating erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP), a rare genetic condition that causes extreme sensitivity to light.
Melanotan 1 Peptide Structure
Molecular Formula: C78H111N21O19
Molecular Weight: 1646.8 g/mol
PubChem CID: 16154396
Synonyms:
- Melanotan I
- Melanotan-1
- 75921-69-6
- NDP-alpha-MSH
- 4-Nle-7-phe-alpha-msh
- MT1
Research Areas:
- Photoprotective Mechanisms
- Applications in Dermatological Disorders
- Applications in Neurodegenerative Diseases
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.
Product Usage:
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