Melanotan II
Melanotan 2 / MT-II / MT2
- Peptide length
- 7 amino acids
Cyclic peptide
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A synthetic cyclic melanocortin agonist discussed in pigmentation and sexual-response research, with published reports of adverse skin changes.
- Family
- Melanocortin agonist
- Research target
- Melanocortin receptors
- Molecular form
- Cyclic peptide
What to know about the research
Case reports can identify potential harms but cannot estimate their frequency. Results for approved afamelanotide products do not transfer to melanotan II.
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Distinguish the cyclic structure and terminal chemistry from both melanotan I and bremelanotide.
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