Melanocortin analog

Melanotan-1

Melanotan-1 is a synthetic analog of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone, with norleucine and D-phenylalanine substitutions described in the literature as determinants of its stability. NDP-alpha-MSH has been studied in in vitro melanocortin receptor binding assays and as a reference for comparing structural variants across subtypes. It has been studied in models of melanogenesis in in vitro studies.

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10 mg$1,080 MXN / unit

$1,080 MXN / unit

Mass: 10 mg

In stock · SKU MT1-10

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Research context & mechanism

MC1R is a Gs protein-coupled receptor present in melanocytes. Its activation modulates the cyclic AMP pathway and tyrosinase expression in cellular models.

Technical specifications

Reference specifications describe the material. They do not replace the analytical results for a specific batch.

Chemical name: [Nle4, D-Phe7]-alpha-MSH
Sequence: Ac-Ser-Tyr-Ser-Nle-Glu-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Gly-Lys-Pro-Val-NH2
Molecular formula: C78H111N21O19
Molecular weight: 1646.9 Da
CAS number: 75921-69-6
Form: Lyophilized powder
Appearance: White to off-white solid
Purity specification: Declared in the batch certificate
Identity: Declared in the batch certificate
Solubility: Soluble in sterile water and bacteriostatic water
Storage: −20 °C, protected from light
Stability after reconstitution: Keep refrigerated at 2–8 °C and use within the period defined by the laboratory protocol

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Laboratory handling

Reconstitution: Laboratory procedure: allow the closed vial to reach room temperature, disinfect the septum and slowly transfer the diluent against the inner wall of the vial. Do not shake; gently swirl the vial until fully dissolved. Record the volume, diluent and date in the batch log.
Storage: Sealed vial of lyophilized material: store at −20 °C, protected from light and moisture. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles of reconstituted material; aliquot when the experimental design permits.
Protective equipment: Handle in a clean work area with a lab coat, nitrile gloves and eye protection. Dispose of vials, tips and sharps according to the laboratory waste procedure.