{"product_id":"melanotan-2-10mg","title":"Melanotan 2 10mg - Melanocortin Research Peptide | Tides Lab","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMelanotan 2 (MT-2) is a synthetic analogue of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH), a naturally occurring peptide involved in melanogenin and pigmentation signalling. It has been widely studied in laboratory research contexts examining melanocortin receptor pathways and related physiological mechanisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis 10mg lyophilised formulation is supplied at ≥99% purity and intended strictly for laboratory research purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e10mg lyophilised Melanotan 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSynthetic α-MSH analogue studied in melanocortin receptor research\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eInvestigated across pigmentation, appetite and CNS signalling models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e≥99% purity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eResearch use only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFast Australian shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanism Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMelanotan 2 is structurally derived from alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH), an endogenous peptide that interacts with melanocortin receptors (MC1R–MC5R) distributed across multiple tissue types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn laboratory research models, MT-2 has been described as a non-selective melanocortin receptor agonist, with particular affinity for MC1R and MC4R subtypes. MC1R is primarily associated with melanogenesis and pigmentation signalling in skin cell models, while MC4R has been investigated in the context of central nervous system signalling, appetite regulation, and energy homeostasis research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eDue to its broad melanocortin receptor activity, Melanotan 2 is commonly used in experimental models studying the intersection of pigmentation biology, neuroendocrine signalling, and metabolic regulation. Its cyclic peptide structure contributes to greater receptor binding stability compared to linear α-MSH analogues, making it a frequently referenced compound in melanocortin research literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStability and Handling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMelanotan 2 is supplied in lyophilised (freeze-dried) form to preserve peptide integrity during storage and transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eStandard laboratory handling considerations include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRefrigerated storage following reconstitution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eProtection from direct light exposure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAvoiding repeated temperature fluctuations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResearch Use Only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMelanotan 2 is supplied strictly for laboratory research and educational purposes. 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