Peptide
MT-2 (Melanotan)
SKU MT2
Cyclic melanocortin analog studied in laboratory models of pigment pathway and melanocortin receptor signaling.
Vial size
$44.99
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Research interest
Why researchers are interested
Brief notes on why MT-2 (Melanotan) appears in laboratory study designs. Research use only — not for human or veterinary use.
- Researchers are studying Melanotan II for melanocortin receptor and pigment pathway models.
- Common research areas include receptor binding and cAMP reporter panels.
- Of interest in structure–activity comparisons with related cyclic melanocortin analogs.
What is MT-2 (Melanotan II) in research?
MT-2 denotes Melanotan II, a cyclic lactam analog of α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH). It engages melanocortin receptors (notably MC1R and MC4R among others) and is used as a compact tool peptide for pigment-pathway and central melanocortin signaling studies in vitro under research protocols.
PubChem indexes Melanotan II under CID 92432 (molecular formula C50H69N15O9). Material is research-use only. Store lyophilized powder dry and cold, note first-reconstitution date in the laboratory notebook, and discard cloudy or discolored solutions per institutional SOP.
Typical laboratory applications
Typical assays include melanocortin receptor radioligand or fluorescence binding, cAMP reporter panels on MC-receptor–expressing cells, and structure–activity comparisons versus linear α-MSH fragments or related cyclic analogs such as bremelanotide. The cyclic scaffold also serves reconstitution and peptide-stability case studies.
Shield reconstituted solutions from strong light when possible; aromatic side chains in melanocortin peptides can contribute to photodegradation on the open laboratory bench.
References
Specifications
What is MT-2 (Melanotan)?
Cyclic melanocortin analog studied in laboratory models of pigment pathway and melanocortin receptor signaling. In laboratory settings it is referenced for melanocortin receptor and pigmentation pathway research in laboratory models. Research use only — not for human or veterinary use.
How is MT-2 supplied and stored?
MT-2 is supplied as lyophilized powder (white to off-white powder). Store lyophilized powder at −20°C. Protect from light and moisture. Keep tightly sealed until use. After preparing a laboratory stock solution, store at 2–8°C.
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What laboratory reference attributes are listed for MT-2?
The table below lists form, research application, appearance, storage, molecular formula, molecular weight, sequence, and aliases for MT-2 as laboratory reference data for qualified research protocols.
- Analytical partner
- BoHai Peptide
- Form
- Lyophilized powder
- Research application
- Melanocortin receptor and pigmentation pathway research in laboratory models.
- Molecular formula
- C50H69N15O9
- Molecular weight
- 1024.18 g/mol
- Sequence
- Ac-Nle-cyclo[Asp-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Lys]-NH2
- Appearance
- White to off-white powder
- Recommended storage
- Store lyophilized powder at −20°C. Protect from light and moisture. Keep tightly sealed until use. After preparing a laboratory stock solution, store at 2–8°C.
- Also known as
- Melanotan, Melanotan II
Related research materials
Research documentation
- Research use only
Intended-use framing for laboratory purchasers
- Certificates of analysis
Lot identity and purity documentation
- Stock preparation and storage
Laboratory stock and cold-chain guidance