Characterization of melanocortin receptor ligands on cloned brain melanocortin receptors and on grooming behavior in the rat
Melanocortin Peptide
Melanotan-2
- Melanotan II MT-II MT-2
A cyclic lactam heptapeptide analogue of alpha-MSH with an N-terminal acetyl-norleucine, a D-phenylalanine residue and a C-terminal amide. Characterised as a non-selective agonist across melanocortin receptor subtypes.
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Compound information
Technical specifications
Description
A cyclic lactam heptapeptide analogue of alpha-MSH with an N-terminal acetyl-norleucine, a D-phenylalanine residue and a C-terminal amide. Characterised as a non-selective agonist across melanocortin receptor subtypes.
Molecular profile
- Type
- Cyclic heptapeptide melanocortin agonist
- CAS number
- 121062-08-6
- Molecular weight
- 1024.2 g/mol
- Molecular formula
- C50H69N15O9
- Amino acids
- 7
Storage requirements
Lyophilized (powder)
-20°C
Reconstituted
2-8°C
- Protect from light
- Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles
- Reconstitute with bacteriostatic water
Frequently researched together
Commonly held alongside this compound in the same catalog category.
Sources & references
Published literature, listed for reference only. Nothing here describes an intended use of this product.
The melanocortin agonist Melanotan-II reduces the orexigenic and adipogenic effects of neuropeptide Y in the male rat
J Neuroendocrinol 2003
View sourceMelanocortinergic activation by melanotan II inhibits feeding and increases uncoupling protein 1 mRNA in the developing rat
Endocrinology 2007
View sourceImportant research notice
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