Cell signaling
Melanotan II
Melanotan 2 / MT-II / MT2
- Peptide length
- 7 amino acids
Cyclic peptide
Research contextLimited or mixed research
Read the linked studies for their methods and limitations.
A synthetic cyclic melanocortin agonist discussed in pigmentation and sexual-response research, with published reports of adverse skin changes.
- Family
- Melanocortin agonist
- Research frame
- Melanocortin receptors
- Molecular format
- Cyclic peptide
Read the evidence
Case reports can identify potential harms but cannot estimate their frequency. Results for approved afamelanotide products do not transfer to melanotan II.
Resolve the identity
Distinguish the cyclic structure and terminal chemistry from both melanotan I and bremelanotide.