ReferenceMelanocortin & pigmentation research
Melanotan II
MT-2 · MT-II · melanotan 2
Cyclic melanocortin-receptor agonist studied in pigmentation research.
About Melanotan II
Melanotan II is a synthetic cyclic analog of α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone studied as a non-selective melanocortin-receptor agonist in pigmentation and neuroendocrine research. It is a reference melanocortin peptide. TagPep is adding Melanotan II as a research-use-only reference material.
Mechanism studied in research
Agonism across melanocortin receptors (including MC1R and MC4R) — pathways studied for melanogenesis and central melanocortin signaling in model systems.
Areas of research investigation
- Melanocortin-receptor assays
- Melanogenesis research
- MC4R central-signaling studies
- Structure-activity research
Laboratory handling
Lyophilized; reconstituted with bacteriostatic or sterile water for research and refrigerated; powder frozen and light-protected.
Melanotan II research FAQ
How is Melanotan II different from PT-141?
PT-141 (bremelanotide) is a metabolite-derived melanocortin analog studied mainly for MC4R central signaling, while Melanotan II is a broader melanocortin agonist studied in pigmentation research.
Is Melanotan II available now?
It is on the research roadmap. Contact TagPep to be notified when a documented research-use-only batch is released.
Research use only. Melanotan II is supplied as a laboratory reference material for in-vitro and research applications. It is not a drug, supplement or medical product, and is not intended for human or veterinary use, consumption, or clinical application.