MT-2 (Melanotan 2)

Melanotan-2 (MT-2) – Melanocortin Receptor Peptide for Pigmentation and Metabolic Research

Overview:
Melanotan-2 (MT-2) is a synthetic analog of the α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH), studied for its ability to interact with melanocortin receptors involved in pigmentation, appetite control, and energy metabolism. It has become a key compound in dermatological, metabolic, and neuroendocrine peptide research.

Scientific Background:
MT-2 binds primarily to MC1R and MC4R receptors, influencing melanin production and hypothalamic signaling related to energy balance. Research explores its potential in UV-independent melanogenesis, metabolic regulation, and neuroendocrine response studies.

Investigators are particularly interested in MT-2’s dual role in melanogenic and metabolic pathways, providing a model for understanding central peptide signaling and cellular adaptation mechanisms.

For Laboratory Research Use Only. Not for Human Consumption.