Vitality pathway
Melanotan 2
Single-component reagent
Laboratory verification
Nothing unverified is published
Every compound is prepared to a documented standard. Independent certificates of analysis are published here per batch as they are verified under Nuragen's own governance, we do not reuse another brand's certificates or purity figures.
Certificate of analysis · per batch · on request
Verification-led release
Melanotan 2 is a single-component research reagent containing Melanotan II, a synthetic peptide analogue studied as a melanocortin-receptor agonist. It is supplied for laboratory research use only and sits within our vitality pathway range.
How it is studied
Melanotan II is examined in the research literature as a synthetic analogue of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (alpha-MSH). Investigations typically look at how the peptide binds melanocortin receptors and how that binding relates to melanogenesis and pigmentation signalling in laboratory models. Work in this area is descriptive of receptor activity and signalling pathways rather than of any applied use.
The component and pathway
This reagent contains a single component, Melanotan II, and no additional actives. It is characterised as a melanocortin-receptor agonist, meaning it is thought to act on melanocortin receptors within the melanocortin signalling system. That system is studied in connection with pigmentation biology, which is why the compound is grouped under our vitality pathway category.
How it sits in a responsible research programme
A single-component reagent is intended to give researchers a defined starting point for controlled, hypothesis-led work. Documenting the compound identity, storage conditions and handling context supports reproducibility across a research programme. It is provided as a reagent for laboratory investigation and is not intended for human or animal use.
Composition
| Component | CAS | Purity |
|---|---|---|
| Melanotan II | 121062-08-6 | Pending |
| Type | Lyophilised powder |
|---|---|
| Presentation | Lyophilised powder |
| Appearance | White lyophilised powder |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, protected from light. |
| Dispatch | Delivered within 72 hours across the UK. |
Handling should follow standard laboratory practice and your own institutional protocols. No dosing, administration or medical guidance is provided.
It is a single-component research reagent containing Melanotan II, a synthetic melanocortin-receptor agonist studied in pigmentation research. It is supplied strictly for laboratory research use only and is not intended for human or animal use, nor for any diagnostic or therapeutic purpose.
General laboratory practice for peptides of this type is storage refrigerated at 2-8C and protected from light, with handling by trained personnel using appropriate laboratory procedures. Always follow the storage and handling guidance provided with the specific material and your institution's protocols.
No. We provide the compound identity and research context only. We do not provide dosing, administration guidance, protocols, or any medical, veterinary or clinical advice, and nothing here should be interpreted as such.
Because in the research literature it is characterised as a synthetic analogue of alpha-MSH that binds and acts on melanocortin receptors. This describes the pathway the peptide is studied to engage; it is a statement about researched receptor activity, not about any effect in a person.
In context
Evidence before action
Melanotan II is a well-referenced subject in pigmentation research, and much of what is understood about it comes from studies of receptor binding and signalling rather than from applied use. A measured approach means reading the primary literature, noting where findings are preliminary or model-specific, and distinguishing observed mechanisms from assumed outcomes. This reagent is offered to support that kind of careful, evidence-led investigation, where each step is grounded in documented research context.
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