Melanotan 2

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Melanotan 2 is a cyclic heptapeptide with lactam bridge (C50H69N15O9, 1024.20 g/mol) featuring compact cyclic architecture that provides enhanced stability compared to linear analogs. This multi-receptor agonist activates MC1R, MC3R, MC4R, and MC5R through G-protein coupled pathways, triggering cAMP accumulation and transcription factor phosphorylation. Research studies demonstrate superpotent pigmentation effects with broad receptor activation profiles. Laboratory applications include melanogenesis research, sexual function pathways, metabolic regulation mechanisms, and behavioral modulation studies. The compound influences sexual arousal pathways, modulates appetite and energy metabolism, and demonstrates potential effects on addictive behaviors in research models. Melanotan 2's cyclic structure and multi-receptor activity make it invaluable for understanding melanocortin system complexity and receptor crosstalk. The peptide's diverse biological activities across multiple receptor subtypes offer comprehensive research opportunities. For laboratory research purposes only.