Melanotan I (MT1)

Melanotan I (MT1) is a synthetic analog of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone studied for its interaction with melanocortin receptors and pigmentation-related signaling pathways [1,2] .

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Specifications

Product & molecular data

Lot & handling

SKU: SR-2310
Category: Endocrine Research
Storage: -20 °C, sealed, protected from light
Availability: In stock

Molecular

Sequence: Not available
Molecular formula: Not available
Molecular weight: Not available
CAS number: N/A
Storage conditions: −20 °C sealed and desiccated, protected from light
Format: Lyophilized Vial

Analytics

Testing & quality

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RP-HPLC

Chromatographic purity against a qualified reference standard.

LC-MS / ESI-MS

Identity by observed versus theoretical molecular mass.

Karl Fischer / Loss on Drying

Residual moisture in lyophilized material.

Endotoxin & Bioburden

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Research background

Published research context

Summary of the published literature this reference material is used in.

Telomere Biology

Investigated in cell-culture models of telomere maintenance and replicative ageing.

Gene Expression

Studied for reported effects on transcriptional regulation in experimental systems.

Senescence Models

Referenced in literature examining cellular senescence markers in vitro.

Melanocortin Receptor Interaction

MT1 binds to melanocortin receptors, particularly MC1R, enabling research into receptor-mediated signaling and downstream transcriptional effects [1]. These studies focus on receptor activation patterns and signal specificity.

Pigmentation Pathway Research

Research models explore MT1’s influence on melanogenesis-related signaling, including tyrosinase activity and melanin synthesis markers [2]. These investigations support broader studies of pigmentation biology.

Structure-Function Analysis

MT1 is often compared with native α-MSH to examine differences in receptor affinity, stability, and signaling duration. Its defined sequence supports controlled comparative analysis [1].

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