Melanotan II is structurally related to alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone, a peptide hormone involved in melanocortin signaling. In research environments, Melanotan II is often examined for how melanocortin receptor activation may influence biological systems involved in melanin production, pigmentation response, appetite regulation models, and central nervous system signaling.

Melanotan II is frequently associated with research involving MC1R activity and melanogenesis, which is why it appears in pigmentation and skin-related models. It is also studied in relation to other melanocortin receptor pathways that may be relevant to appetite, energy balance, sexual-behavior models, and neuroendocrine signaling.

Because melanocortin receptors are distributed across multiple tissues and systems, Melanotan II research can span dermatological, metabolic, neurological, and endocrine models. It should be described carefully as a research peptide analog rather than as a cosmetic or consumer-use product.

At Vistara Labs, Melanotan II 10mg is supplied strictly for research use only and is intended for qualified laboratory, analytical, or educational research applications. It is not intended for human or veterinary use.

Key Research Areas

• Melanocortin receptor pathway studies
• Pigmentation and melanogenesis research models
• MC1R-associated signaling research
• Appetite and energy-balance models
• Neuroendocrine signaling studies
• Receptor activation and selectivity research
• Peptide analog structure-activity research

Product Info

Product name: Melanotan II
Also known as: MT-2
Amount: 10mg per vial
Molecular formula: C50H69N15O9
Molecular weight: 1024.2 g/mol
Molecular class: Cyclic melanocortin peptide analog
Purity: 99%+
Research use: For research use only, not for human or veterinary use