Melanotan II | Peptides (Hypothalamic / Pituitary Hormones) | High Affinity Melanocortin Receptor Agonist | MT-II

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7TM Receptors

Peptides (Hypothalamic/Pituitary Hormones)

Melanocortin Receptors

Cat.No.

Product Name

2566

Melanotan II

Alternative name(s):

MT-II

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Melanotan II

Biological Activity:

High affinity melanocortin receptor agonist (K_i values are 0.67, 6.6, 34 and 46 nM for MC1, MC4, MC3 and MC5 receptors respectively). Stimulates erectile activity, inhibits food intake and displays neuroprotective properties in vivo.

Technical Data:

M.Wt:	1024.19
Formula:	C₅₀H₆₉N₁₅O₉
Storage:	Desiccate at -20°C
CAS No:	[121062-08-6]

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References:

Wikberg (1999) Melanocortin receptors: perspectives for novel drugs. Eur.J.Pharmacol. 375 395. Martin et al (2002) Activation of melanocortin MC₄ receptors increases erectile activity in rats ex copula. Eur.J.Pharmacol. 454 71. Ter Laak et al (2003) The potent melanocortin receptor agonist melanotan-II promotes peripheral nerve regeneration and has neuroprotective properties in the rat. Eur.J.Pharmacol. 462 179.

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