Melanotan II
MT-2 · MT-II · Melanotan 2
A cyclic alpha-MSH analogue with potent melanogenic, sexual arousal, and appetite-suppressing effects through broad melanocortin receptor activation.
Half-Life
~30 min to 1 hour
MW
1024.2 Da
Amino Acids
7 AA
Evidence
Low Evidence
Regulatory Status
Not approved. Research compound only. Not recommended for use due to safety concerns.
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Melanotan I
A synthetic alpha-MSH analogue with FDA-orphan drug approval for erythropoietic protoporphyria, producing skin darkening through melanin stimulation.
PT-141
FDA-approved melanocortin receptor agonist for hypoactive sexual desire disorder in premenopausal women, with off-label research in men.
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