| Bioactivity | Melanotan (MT)-II, a synthetic melanocortin receptor agonist, is an injectable peptide hormone used to promote tanning. | ||||||
| Invitro | Melanotan (MT)-II is a potent non-selective melanocortin receptor agonist with high affinity for MC1, MC3, MC4, and MC5 receptor subtypes which are involved in the regulation of a number of physiological systems such as the pigmentary system, energy homoeostasis, sexual functioning, the immune system, inflammation, and the cardiovascular system[1]. | ||||||
| Name | Melanotan (MT)-II | ||||||
| CAS | 121062-08-6 | ||||||
| Sequence | Ac-{Nle}-Asp-His-{d-Phe}-Arg-Trp-Lys-NH2, (2→7)-lactam | ||||||
| Shortening | Ac-{Nle}-DH-{d-Phe}-RWK-NH2, (2→7)-lactam | ||||||
| Formula | C50H69N15O9 | ||||||
| Molar Mass | 1024.18 | ||||||
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | ||||||
| Storage | Sealed storage, away from moisture
*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture) |