Overview
Melanotan-2 (MT-2) is a synthetic melanocortin receptor analog originally developed at the University of Arizona and studied in pigmentation, appetite and central-nervous-system research.
Mechanism of action
Non-selective agonism of melanocortin receptors MC1R–MC5R.
Research summary
Historical dermatology and appetite research; ongoing preclinical work.
Research applications
- Pigmentation and photobiology research
- Appetite and satiety studies
- Melanocortin-pathway investigation
Typical research dosing
| Period | Dose | Units (U-100) |
|---|---|---|
| Research protocol | 0.25–1 mg | — |
Reconstitution & storage
Reconstitute with 2 mL bacteriostatic water for 10 mg vial.
Safety
Research use only.
References
- Dorr RT et al. Life Sci 1996;58:1777-1784
For research use only. Not for human or veterinary consumption. Not FDA-approved for the treatment or prevention of any disease.