Description
Product Name: Melanotan 1 10mg (RUO)
Form: Lyophilized powder
Quantity: 10mg per vial
Appearance: White to off-white powder
Storage: Store at -20°C. Reconstituted solutions should be handled under sterile laboratory conditions.
Melanotan 1 (MT-1) is a synthetic equivalent of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (alpha-MSH). The peptide has been exhaustively researched through observation of research models displaying signs of erythropoietic protoporphyria to reduce potential phototoxicity or UV-related damage.[1] It has been suggested that the peptide may have the potential to influence diverse physiological processes like feeding patterns, central nervous system operations, blood pressure, and more.
Specifications
Molecular Weight: 1646.8 g/mol
Molecular Formula: C78H111N21O19
Sequence: Ac-Ser-Tyr-Ser-Nle-Glu-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Gly-Lys-Pro-Val-NH2
Synonym(s): MT-1
Afamelanotide is a first-in-class, synthetic, 13-amino acid peptide analogue of the endogenous alpha melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH). It differs structurally from its endogenous counterpart by only two amino acids – these structural differences improve biological efficacy by imparting a greater affinity for its target and a longer biological half-life. Afamelanotide is currently the only approved drug therapy used in the management of erythropoietic protoporphyria, having received approval in the EU in December 2014 and subsequent FDA approval in October 2019. Despite its relatively recent approval, afamelanotide has been available for use as an orphan drug in both the US and EU since 2008.
Intended Use: This product is provided strictly for qualified research professionals. It is intended for in-vitro research and development purposes only.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Research Use Only. Not for human consumption, medical, or veterinary use. The Cosmic Root LLC assumes no responsibility for misuse of this product.
