{"product_id":"melanotan-2-10mg","title":"Melanotan 2 10mg","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel md-content enable-updated-hr-color force-compact-layout stronger tutor-markdown-rendering\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_035124bbd06f50b1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSafe Vials\u003c\/b\u003e Melanotan 2 (MT-2) is a high-purity, laboratory-grade synthetic cyclic heptapeptide analog of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eα-MSH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e). Originally developed in university research settings as a stable probe for the melanocortin receptor system, its defining structural feature is a lactam bridge between its Asp and Lys residues. This structural modification locks the peptide into a constrained ring conformation, conferring significantly higher receptor affinity and metabolic stability against enzymatic degradation compared to native linear \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eα-MSH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAs a non-selective agonist, \u003cb\u003eSafe Vials\u003c\/b\u003e Melanotan 2 binds across multiple melanocortin receptor subtypes, including \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMC1R\/MC3R\/MC4R\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\"\u003eMC5R\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. This broad activity profile makes it a foundational reference compound across diverse research fields—from investigating \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMC1R\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e-mediated melanocyte activation and eumelanin synthesis to probing central \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMC4R\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e-driven energy balance pathways. Every lot is independently third-party tested and HPLC-verified (\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e≥ 99%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e purity) to ensure maximum consistency across long-term protocols.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompound Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduct Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Safe Vials Melanotan 2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClassification:\u003c\/b\u003e Cyclic Heptapeptide \/ Non-Selective Melanocortin Agonist (\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eα-MSH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Analog)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCAS Registry Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 121062-08-6\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMolecular Formula:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC₅₀H₆₉N₁₅O₉\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMolecular Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1024.18 g\/mol\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSequence:\u003c\/b\u003e Ac-Nle-cyclo[Asp-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Lys]-\u003cstrong\u003eNH₂\u003c\/strong\u003e (7 Amino Acids, lactam-bridged)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSynonyms:\u003c\/b\u003e MT-2, MT-II, Melanotan II\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eResearch Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCyclic Lactam Architecture:\u003c\/b\u003e The Asp–Lys lactam ring provides exceptional structural rigidity, protecting the peptide against rapid enzymatic cleavage and ensuring prolonged binding interactions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBroad-Spectrum Agonism:\u003c\/b\u003e Engages \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMC1R\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMC3R\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMC4R\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMC5R\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e receptors, serving as an essential pan-melanocortin benchmark ligand.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMelanogenesis \u0026amp; Pigmentation Models:\u003c\/b\u003e Drives \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMC1R\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e pathway activation to induce eumelanin synthesis in melanocyte culture models.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCentral MC4R Signaling Probe:\u003c\/b\u003e Widely utilized in neuroendocrine studies examining central nervous system control over energy regulation and behavioral responses.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComparative Research Standard:\u003c\/b\u003e Serves as the primary reference compound against which novel, subtype-selective melanocortin agonists are benchmarked.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAnalytical Purity Verification:\u003c\/b\u003e Fully verified via third-party HPLC testing (\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e≥ 99%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e purity) to ensure particulate-free, reproducible experimental outcomes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePhysical Form:\u003c\/b\u003e Solid lyophilized powder\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVisual Appearance:\u003c\/b\u003e Fine white to off-white cake\/powder\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePurity Level:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e≥ 99%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (HPLC Verified)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSolubility:\u003c\/b\u003e Soluble in sterile water or bacteriostatic water\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage Requirements:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eUnopened (Lyophilized):\u003c\/i\u003e Store tightly sealed and dry at \u003cb\u003e-20°C\u003c\/b\u003e for long-term preservation (or \u003cb\u003e2–8°C\u003c\/b\u003e for short-term handling). Protect from light and moisture.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eReconstituted Solution:\u003c\/i\u003e Store under refrigeration at \u003cb\u003e2°C – 8°C\u003c\/b\u003e. Aliquot working stock solutions to prevent structural degradation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUsage Disclaimer:\u003c\/b\u003e Strictly for \u003ci\u003eIn Vitro\u003c\/i\u003e Laboratory Research and Development Use Only. Must be handled by qualified professionals. 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