Melanotan-2 (MT-2) is a synthetic peptide analog structurally related to alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH) and other melanocortin peptides referenced in scientific literature. In laboratory research contexts, MT-2 is examined for its molecular structure, receptor-binding properties, and interaction profiles in melanocortin receptor assay systems under controlled experimental conditions.
In published research models, MT-2 has been used as a reference compound in studies evaluating peptide–receptor binding behavior, assay-based signaling readouts, and comparative receptor selectivity within the melanocortin receptor family (e.g., MC1R/MC3R/MC4R). These investigations describe experimental observations in defined laboratory systems and do not imply physiological outcomes or applications.
In analytical and in vitro research environments, MT-2 may be included in studies of melanocortin signaling frameworks, peptide–receptor interaction dynamics, and structure–activity relationship (SAR) characterization. All descriptions are provided for scientific context only.
Research Use Only (RUO): This material is supplied strictly for laboratory research and analytical use only. Not for human or veterinary use. Not for clinical, diagnostic, or therapeutic purposes.
Summary of Characteristics
| Characteristic | Details |
|---|---|
| Chemical Sequence | Ac-Nle-cyclo[Asp-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Lys]-NH2 |
| CAS Number | 121062-08-6 |
| Molecular Formula | C50H69N15O9 |
| Molecular Weight | 1024.18 g/mol |
| Other Names | MT-2, Melanotan-II, MT-II |
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