Melanotan I

Description

Melanotan I (Afamelanotide) — Melanocortin-1 Receptor Agonist

Melanotan I (Afamelanotide) is a synthetic peptide analogue that acts as a selective agonist of the melanocortin-1 receptor (MC1R). It is supplied for in vitro laboratory research only.

Research context

Preclinical literature has examined this compound in melanocyte cell-culture models, including MC1R receptor-binding assays, cyclic AMP signalling pathway studies, and tyrosinase enzyme-activity assays. Its receptor selectivity for MC1R over other melanocortin receptor subtypes has made it a reference compound in studies comparing melanocortin receptor pharmacology across the MC1R–MC5R family. Comparative receptor-binding panels have examined its selectivity profile alongside non-selective melanocortin agonists to characterise structure-activity relationships within this receptor family.

Specification

• Available sizes: 10mg
• Form: lyophilised powder
• Purity: ≥99% (HPLC)
• Testing: independently lot-tested by Horizon Analytical · Certificate of Analysis per lot

For laboratory research use only. This material is supplied to qualified researchers and institutions for in vitro investigational use. It is not a drug, food, cosmetic or medical device. It is not intended for human or veterinary use, for diagnosis, treatment, cure or prevention of any disease, or for any use outside a controlled laboratory environment. No statement on this site has been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Keep out of reach of children.

Related Research

Compound family: Melanotan II, AHK-Cu, GHK-Cu, PTD-DBM

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