Description
Melanotan 1 (MT-1) – 10mg Research-Grade Synthetic a-MSH Analog
Melanotan 1 (NDP-a-MSH) is a synthetic analog of alpha-melanocyte–stimulating hormone,
engineered for enhanced receptor affinity and stability. In controlled laboratory settings,
MT-1 is utilized to investigate melanocortin receptor (primarily MC1R) activation,
peptide–receptor binding characteristics, GPCR-mediated signaling pathways, and
melanocortin-related biochemical processes. Mechanistic studies describe the enhanced
stability and receptor selectivity of NDP-a-MSH relative to endogenous a-MSH.
In vitro, MT-1 enables analysis of cyclic AMP (cAMP) generation, intracellular
second-messenger cascades, receptor-selective peptide signaling, and GPCR pathway mapping.
Its structural modifications—D-Phe substitution and enhanced peptide stability—make MT-1
a reliable tool for melanocortin research models requiring consistent and long-duration
receptor activation.
Supplied as a high-purity lyophilized peptide, MT-1 is suitable for biochemical assays,
receptor interaction studies, signaling pathway exploration, and controlled laboratory
models examining melanocortin system dynamics.
Important Information About This Research Product:
- Your vials are not empty — the lyophilized material collects at the bottom.
- All products arrive as lyophilized powder.
- Store in a cool, dry environment — short-term at 4°C, long-term at -20°C.
- This material is strictly for laboratory research use only — no instructions for
reconstitution, dosing, or administration can be provided.
