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Melanotan II: The Melanocortin Peptide in Pigmentation Research
A synthetic peptide studied for melanocortin-receptor activity.
Melanotan II is a synthetic peptide studied for its activity at melanocortin receptors — a system involved in pigmentation and other signaling pathways.
What it is
Melanotan II is a synthetic analog of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH), studied as a non-selective melanocortin-receptor agonist.
Why it’s studied
Laboratory research examines melanocortin signaling in pigmentation biology and receptor pharmacology, making Melanotan II a common tool compound in these studies.
Research standards
Verified identity and purity are essential for reproducible receptor research — per-batch COAs and third-party HPLC testing.
Research-grade Melanotan II from Prestige Sciences — ≥99% purity by HPLC, a Certificate of Analysis on every batch, U.S.-shipped with insured delivery.
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