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Melanocortin signalling
MT-2 (Melanotan 2)
10 mg
A synthetic melanocortin analogue used in experimental work involving melanocortin receptor signalling, pigmentation-related pathways and peptide-receptor interactions.
£19.99
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QUALITY ASSURANCE
Third-party COA testing
Third Party COA tested. Please contact us for reports.
ABOUT THE COMPOUND
Description & research context
MT-2, commonly referred to as Melanotan II, is a synthetic peptide analogue studied primarily in the context of melanocortin receptor biology.
Laboratory research typically focuses on receptor binding, pigmentation-related signalling and broader melanocortin pathway activity. Observed responses are highly dependent on model selection and experimental conditions.
APPLICATIONS IN RESEARCH
Common experimental themes
- Melanocortin receptor signalling research
- Pigmentation and melanin-pathway studies
- Peptide-receptor interaction and pathway modelling
- Reference work on synthetic melanocortin analogues
LABORATORY HANDLING
Handling & stability
- Handle lyophilised material under dry laboratory conditions.
- Use an assay-appropriate aqueous vehicle according to the experimental protocol.
- Avoid unnecessary freeze-thaw cycling after reconstitution.
- Maintain traceable handling and storage documentation.
RESEARCH NOTES
Interpretation & precautions
- Interpretation should remain specific to the model system under evaluation.
- Receptor activity can vary with concentration, exposure time and assay design.
- This material is presented strictly for laboratory research use only.
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