Melanotan I acetate
Description
Melanotan I (MT-I; -α-MSH) acetate is an α-MSH (HY-P0252) analog, synthetic melanotropic peptide, and melanocortin receptor (MCR) agonist. Melanotan I acetate induces skin tanning by mimicking the action of α-MSH on the melanocortin 1 receptor (MC1R) in melanocytes. As an appetite suppressant, Melanotan I acetate impairs the ability of insulin to inhibit endogenous glucose production, suppresses leptin secretion from adipose tissue, and thereby reduces voluntary feed intake in ewes. Melanotan I acetate can be used in research related to UV-induced skin damage, polymorphic light eruption, ruminant feeding, and sexual dysfunction.
Product Information
| Product Name | Melanotan I acetate |
| Formula | C78H111N21O19.xC2H4O2 |
| CAS Number | 1566590-77-9 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Color | White to off-white |
| Sequence | Shortening Ac-SYS-{Nle}-EH-{d-Phe}-RWGKPV-NH2 |
| Sequence Shortening | Ac-SYS-{Nle}-EH-{d-Phe}-RWGKPV-NH2 |
| Storage | Sealed storage, away from moisture Powder -80??C 2 years -20??C 1 year *In solvent : -80??C, 6 months; -20??C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture) |
