Melanotan I
Melanotan I is a synthetic analog of α-MSH that acts as a non-specific melanocortin receptor agonist. It is utilized in research to study skin pigmentation, photoprotection, and erectile function, with applications in both in vitro receptor binding assays and in vivo models for melanoma and UV-induced skin cancer.
Product Specifications
Product Name Alternative
Inhibit, Inhibitor, MT-I, Melanocortin Receptor, Melanotan, Melanotan I, melanotropic peptide, MC1R, MC Receptor, [Nle4, D-Phe7]-α-MSH, [Nle4, D-Phe7]-alpha-MSH, [Nle4, D-Phe7]-a-MSH, Afamelanotide, α-MSH, skin cancers
Field of Research
Neuroscience, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery
Purity
>99.99% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween-80+45% Saline:1 mg/mL (0.61 mM) ; DMSO:10 mM
Molecular Weight
1646.85
Storage Conditions
Keep away from moisture | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
Notes
For research use only.
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