Melanotan I
Research Peptide
Melanotan I (Afamelanotide / NDP-α-MSH) is a synthetic peptide analogue of α-MSH, studied in scientific research for its interaction with the melanocortin-1 receptor.
Product information
Active substance: Afamelanotide (Melanotan I)
CAS number: 75921-69-6
Molecular formula: C78H111N21O19
Molecular weight: approx. 1646.8 g/mol
Peptide length: 13 amino acid residues
Substance class: Synthetic α-MSH analogue / melanocortin receptor agonist
Form: Lyophilized powder
Research area
- MC1R receptor activity
- Melanocortin signaling pathways
- Receptor binding and signal transduction
- Structure–activity relationships
- Peptide chemistry and analytical characterization
Research Use Only
Exclusively for laboratory, analytical and scientific research. Not for human or veterinary consumption, self-administration, diagnostic or therapeutic use.
