Melanotan 2 10mg - Melanocortin Research Peptide | Tides Lab

Melanotan 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.

This 10mg lyophilised formulation is supplied at ≥99% purity and intended strictly for laboratory research purposes.

Key Features

• 10mg lyophilised Melanotan 2
• Synthetic α-MSH analogue studied in melanocortin receptor research
• Investigated across pigmentation, appetite and CNS signalling models
• ≥99% purity
• Research use only
• Fast Australian shipping

Mechanism Overview

Melanotan 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.

In 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.

Due 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.

Stability and Handling

Melanotan 2 is supplied in lyophilised (freeze-dried) form to preserve peptide integrity during storage and transport.

Standard laboratory handling considerations include:

• Refrigerated storage following reconstitution
• Protection from direct light exposure
• Avoiding repeated temperature fluctuations

Research Use Only

Melanotan 2 is supplied strictly for laboratory research and educational purposes. It is not approved for therapeutic use and is not intended for human consumption.