Melanotan-2 (MT-2) — Melanocortin-Receptor Research Peptide
A synthetic melanocortin-receptor agonist studied in pigmentation and melanocortin-pathway research. Each Vitalyx Bio vial contains 10 mg of Melanotan-2 as a lyophilized powder, for in-vitro and laboratory research only.
Research Pathways
- MC1R Activation — studied for its role at the melanocortin 1 receptor, the primary driver of melanogenesis signaling.
- MC4R Central Signaling — examined for activity at the melanocortin 4 receptor, a pathway also studied in appetite-regulation research.
- Tyrosinase Pathway Upregulation — investigated for downstream effects on the enzyme pathway that drives melanin synthesis.
Where the Research Stands
Melanotan-2 is a non-selective melanocortin agonist, meaning it engages multiple melanocortin receptor subtypes rather than one alone — a property that has made it a useful research tool for studying melanocortin-pathway pharmacology broadly, beyond pigmentation signaling specifically.
Reconstitution & Storage
Store the sealed, lyophilized vial cool, dry, and protected from light. Reconstitute with bacteriostatic water, added slowly down the vial wall. Once reconstituted, store refrigerated at 2–8°C, minimize light exposure, and avoid repeated freeze–thaw cycles. Defer to your laboratory’s standard handling protocols for aseptic technique and disposal.
This product is sold strictly for laboratory research use only. Not for human use, consumption, or therapeutic application.
