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For research use only. Not for human or animal consumption. Not evaluated by the FDA.
Common questions
Yes. MT-2 is Melanotan II. It is not Melanotan I (afamelanotide), which is a linear analog more selective for the MC1 receptor. See the MT-2 research guide.
PT-141 is a metabolite of MT-2 with a free-acid end in place of MT-2's amide. MT-2 acts across the melanocortin receptors broadly; PT-141 research centers on the MC4 receptor.
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Lyophilized powder keeps at −20 °C for long-term storage or 2–8 °C short-term. Once reconstituted with bacteriostatic water, refrigerate at 2–8 °C and keep it out of light. Our reconstitution guide covers the full process.
MT-2 (Melanotan II) 10 mg, Melanocortin Research Peptide
MT-2, also known as Melanotan II, is a synthetic cyclic heptapeptide analog of α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH). It is a frequent subject of preclinical and laboratory investigation into melanocortin-receptor signaling, pigmentation biology, and energy-balance research. Lumen Research supplies MT-2 as a high-purity lyophilized powder intended exclusively for in-vitro research and laboratory study.
About MT-2
MT-2 is a cyclic lactam analog within the melanocortin family, studied as a non-selective agonist across the MC1R–MC5R receptor subtypes. Its cyclic structure gives it greater laboratory stability than native α-MSH. Published research is indexed in the peer-reviewed scientific literature.
MT-2 Research Applications
In laboratory and preclinical settings, this peptide is studied across several areas of interest:
Melanocortin-receptor signaling: examined across MC1R–MC5R subtypes in receptor-binding assays.
Pigmentation & melanogenesis research: investigated in melanocyte culture models.
Energy-balance & appetite-signaling research: studied in preclinical MC4R models.
Structure–activity research: explored as a cyclic template for melanocortin analog design.
These describe areas of ongoing scientific investigation only, this compound is not a therapeutic or cosmetic product and no clinical outcomes are implied.
Supplied as a lyophilized powder, the compound is typically reconstituted with bacteriostatic or sterile water for laboratory use. Store the sealed lyophilized vial at -20 °C, protected from light and moisture, for long-term stability. After reconstitution, store at 2–8 °C and use within the timeframe defined by your laboratory protocol. Handle using standard laboratory safety practices.
For Research Use Only
This product is intended strictly for laboratory and in-vitro research. It is not for human or veterinary use, consumption, or diagnostic application and is not a drug, food, or cosmetic. By purchasing, the buyer affirms they are a qualified researcher or institution. Browse our full catalog of research peptides.
Related compounds: MT-2 is studied alongside PT-141 (Bremelanotide), the other melanocortin-receptor analog in our catalog.
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