Melanotan II (MT-2) – Synthetic Cyclic Heptapeptide | Research Use Only

Melanotan II (MT-2) is a synthetic cyclic heptapeptide classified in research literature as a non-selective melanocortin receptor agonist. It is structurally derived from alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH) analog development programs and contains a lactam-bridged cyclic core.

MT-2 is engineered with an acetylated N-terminus and a cyclic (2→7) lactam structure designed to enhance receptor binding stability in laboratory models.

Research Use Only: This material is supplied strictly for laboratory developmental research use. It is not intended for human or veterinary consumption.

Scientific Classification

• Common Name: Melanotan II
• Abbreviation: MT-2
• Classification: Synthetic cyclic heptapeptide
• Receptor Target (Research Context): Non-selective melanocortin receptor agonist

Chemical & Structural Information

• Scientific Name (Systematic): (3S,6S,9R,12S,15S,23S)-15-[[(2S)-2-acetamidohexanoyl]amino]-9-benzyl-6-[3-(diaminomethylideneamino)propyl]-12-(1H-imidazol-5-ylmethyl)-3-(1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-2,5,8,11,14,17-hexaoxo-1,4,7,10,13,18-hexazacyclotricosane-23-carboxamide
• Chemical Name: N-acetyl-L-norleucyl-L-aspartyl-L-histidyl-D-phenylalanyl-L-arginyl-L-tryptophyl-L-lysinamide (2→7)-lactam
• Amino Acid Sequence: Ac-Nle-cyclo[Asp-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Lys]-NH₂
• Molecular Formula: C₅₀H₆₉N₁₅O₉ (commonly reported)
• Peptide Structure: Cyclic lactam-bridged heptapeptide with N-terminal acetylation

Research Context

Within controlled laboratory environments, Melanotan II has been examined in studies involving:

• Melanocortin receptor binding models (MC1R–MC5R)
• Receptor selectivity and agonist activity analysis
• Structure–activity relationship (SAR) investigations
• Peptide cyclization and stability research
• Neuroendocrine pathway signaling models

MT-2 is frequently referenced in experimental peptide research exploring melanocortin receptor interactions and cyclic peptide design. All descriptions above are limited strictly to laboratory and investigational research contexts.

No therapeutic or medical claims are made.

Product Classification

• Category: Synthetic Research Peptide
• Form: Research-grade raw material (refer to product label for preparation details)
• Intended Use: Laboratory and developmental research only

Regulatory Status

This product is not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the diagnosis, treatment, cure, or prevention of any disease.

This material is sold exclusively for laboratory research purposes.

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