Overview
Melanotan 1 (MT-1, an afamelanotide-related analogue of α-MSH) is studied for its more selective activity at the MC1R receptor, distinguishing it from the broader-spectrum Melanotan 2 in comparative melanocortin research. MelanoMax's Melanotan 1 is manufactured to pharmaceutical-grade standards and supplied as a sterile, lyophilised powder ready for reconstitution in a research setting.
Storage & Handling
Store the lyophilised (unreconstituted) vial at -20°C, protected from light, until ready for use. Once reconstituted, refrigerate at 2–8°C and use within the timeframe indicated by your laboratory's standard protocol.
Research Information
Melanotan 1 is frequently used alongside Melanotan 2 in comparative receptor-selectivity studies, helping researchers isolate MC1R-specific effects from the broader MC1R/MC3R/MC4R activity profile associated with Melanotan 2. Published literature has examined its pharmacokinetic stability and receptor-binding characteristics in vitro.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Melanotan 1 for human use?
No. Melanotan 1 is sold strictly for in vitro laboratory research and is not licensed, approved, or intended for human or veterinary use.
What purity can I expect?
Every batch is independently verified via HPLC/MS to ≥99% purity. A batch-specific Certificate of Analysis is available on request.
How is Melanotan 1 supplied?
As a sterile, lyophilised (freeze-dried) powder in a 10mg glass vial, which requires reconstitution with bacteriostatic water before laboratory use.
Shipping
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