{"product_id":"melanotan","title":"Melanotan","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAbout the Product\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eGenetic Labs Melanotan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is a high-purity synthetic peptide (research grade) supplied in a vial containing 10mg of lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder. Melanotan is a synthetic analog of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH), a naturally occurring peptide hormone that plays a key role in melanogenesis—the process of melanin production in the skin. By binding to and activating melanocortin receptors (specifically MC1R), Melanotan stimulates the production of melanin, making it a valuable research tool for studying skin pigmentation, UV protection, and melanocortin receptor biology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eKit Contents:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e1 Vial with 10mg Melanotan (Lyophilized Powder)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e1 Vial with Bacteriostatic Water (Diluent)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eFor Laboratory Research Use Only. Not for human consumption.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eBenefits (Research Scope)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eα-MSH Analog:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Melanotan is a synthetic analog of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH), a naturally occurring peptide that regulates melanin production. It binds to and activates the melanocortin-1 receptor (MC1R) on melanocytes, stimulating melanogenesis and skin pigmentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eVersatile Research Tool:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Suitable for a wide range of studies, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eDermatological Research:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Studies on skin pigmentation, melanogenesis, and UV protection mechanisms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eMelanocortin Receptor Biology:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Research into the structure, function, and signaling pathways of melanocortin receptors (MC1R, MC3R, MC4R, MC5R).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ePhotoprotection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Investigation into the protective effects of melanin against UV radiation-induced DNA damage and skin cancer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAppetite \u0026amp; Energy Balance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Research into the role of melanocortin receptors in appetite regulation, satiety, and energy homeostasis (via MC3R and MC4R).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eInflammatory Research:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Studies on the anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects of melanocortin peptides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eSexual Function Research:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Investigation into the role of melanocortin receptors in sexual function and libido (via MC4R).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ePractical Formulation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The lyophilized powder ensures stability and extended shelf life, while the included bacteriostatic water facilitates easy reconstitution for both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ein vitro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ein vivo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e experiments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eResearch \u0026amp; Science\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eMelanotan is one of the most well-studied synthetic melanocortin peptides, with a robust body of research supporting its mechanism and applications in dermatology, endocrinology, and neuroscience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eMechanism of Action:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Melanotan is a synthetic analog of α-MSH, a 13-amino-acid peptide produced in the pituitary gland. It acts as a potent agonist at melanocortin receptors, particularly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eMC1R (Melanocortin-1 Receptor):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Found primarily on melanocytes in the skin and hair follicles. Activation of MC1R stimulates the production of melanin (eumelanin and pheomelanin) through the cAMP-dependent signaling pathway, leading to increased skin pigmentation and photoprotection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eMC3R \u0026amp; MC4R (Melanocortin-3 \u0026amp; -4 Receptors):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Found in the central nervous system, these receptors play a role in appetite regulation, energy balance, and sexual function.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eMelanogenesis Research:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Studies have demonstrated that Melanotan potently stimulates melanin production in melanocytes, resulting in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eIncreased skin pigmentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e (tanning effect).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eEnhanced photoprotection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e against UV-induced DNA damage and skin cancer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ePotential therapeutic applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e for conditions involving hypopigmentation, such as vitiligo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAppetite \u0026amp; Energy Balance Research:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Beyond its effects on pigmentation, Melanotan acts on MC3R and MC4R in the hypothalamus, where it plays a role in appetite suppression and energy homeostasis. This makes it a valuable tool for researching obesity and metabolic disorders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAnti-Inflammatory Research:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Melanocortin peptides, including Melanotan, have demonstrated anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects, making them relevant for research into inflammatory skin conditions and autoimmune diseases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eFocus on Genetic Variability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Research is exploring how genetic variations in the MC1R gene (which are common and contribute to variations in skin and hair color) influence individual responses to Melanotan. Additionally, polymorphisms in other melanocortin receptor genes (MC3R, MC4R) are being investigated for their role in obesity and metabolic disorders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Genetic Labs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58672599335237,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1077\/7614\/7781\/files\/GeneticLabs-Melanotan_10mg.jpg?v=1784937895","url":"https:\/\/genetic-peps.shop\/products\/melanotan","provider":"Genetic Peps","version":"1.0","type":"link"}