Melanotan II
Not ApprovedModerate EvidenceMelanotan II (MT-2)
A cyclic analog of alpha-MSH studied for skin tanning, erectile function, and appetite suppression — not FDA-approved and associated with significant risks.
Half-Life
~1 hour
Molecular Weight
1024.2 g/mol
Melanotan II (MT-2) is a cyclic analog of alpha-MSH producing skin tanning, sexual arousal, and appetite suppression via broad melanocortin receptor agonism (MC1R, MC3R, MC4R). Not FDA-approved. Significant safety concerns exist around uncontrolled melanocyte activation and nevi changes. See full profile under Melanotan II for complete details.
Also Known As
MT-2MT2Melanotan 2Melanotan II
Amino Acid Sequence
Ac-Nle-cyclo[Asp-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Lys]-OH
Reconstitution
Reconstitute with bacteriostatic water. Very potent — handle carefully.
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