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Melanotan 1 MT1
  • Melanotan 1 MT1
  • Melanotan 1 MT1
Melanotan 1 MT1
$70.00

Melanotan 1 (MT1) 10mg – Skin Pigmentation & Melanocortin Research

Melanin Production Research | Skin Pigmentation | Photoprotection Pathways

Product Highlights

  • 10mg per vial of lyophilized Melanotan 1 (MT1)

  • Melanin Production Research – investigated for its ability to stimulate natural melanin synthesis

  • Skin Pigmentation Research – studied for its effects on melanocyte activity and pigmentation

  • Photoprotection Research – explored for its potential influence on the skin's response to ultraviolet (UV) radiation

  • Melanocortin Receptor Research – investigated for its interaction with melanocortin signalling pathways

  • Supplied as a lyophilized powder

  • Research-grade material intended for laboratory investigation

What is Melanotan 1?

Melanotan 1 (MT1), also known as afamelanotide, is a synthetic analogue of the naturally occurring hormone alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH).

It was developed to investigate the regulation of skin pigmentation, melanin production and the biological response to ultraviolet radiation.

Melanotan 1 primarily activates the melanocortin-1 receptor (MC1R), which is expressed on melanocytes, the specialised cells responsible for producing melanin.

Activation of this receptor stimulates melanogenesis, the biological process through which melanin pigment is produced.

Increased eumelanin production has been investigated for its potential role in the skin's natural response to UV exposure.

Unlike Melanotan 2, which has broader melanocortin receptor activity, Melanotan 1 is more selective for pigmentation-related signalling.

A prescription implant formulation of afamelanotide, marketed as Scenesse, has been approved in certain countries for specific medical indications, including erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP). This approval does not extend to unapproved MT1 research vials or cosmetic tanning products.

How It Works

  • Melanin Production: Activates MC1R signalling pathways associated with increased melanin synthesis in melanocytes

  • Skin Pigmentation Research: Investigated for its influence on eumelanin production and skin pigmentation

  • Photoprotection Pathways: Studied for its potential role in the biological response to UV-induced skin stress

  • Melanocortin Receptor Activation: Mimics aspects of naturally occurring α-MSH signalling, primarily through MC1R

  • Cellular Signalling: Activates cyclic AMP (cAMP) pathways involved in regulating pigmentation-related enzymes

  • Skin Biology Research: Investigated in studies examining pigmentation disorders, light sensitivity and melanocyte function

Increased pigmentation does not guarantee protection against UV damage or skin cancer. MT1 is not a substitute for sunscreen or other sun-protection measures.

What You'll Receive

  • 1x 10mg vial of Melanotan 1 (MT1)

  • Lyophilized powder

  • Research-grade material, subject to supplier specifications

  • Reconstitution requirements depend on the validated product formulation

  • Securely packaged for shipping

Storage Instructions

  • Follow the manufacturer's validated storage specifications

  • Protect from direct light and moisture

  • Keep the vial securely sealed

  • Avoid unnecessary temperature fluctuations

  • Follow batch-specific stability and handling instructions

  • Storage requirements following reconstitution must be verified against product documentation

Purity & Quality

Our Melanotan 1 product is intended for laboratory research, with quality assessed against applicable product specifications.

Batch-specific quality testing may include:

  • Purity Analysis: Assessment using appropriate analytical methods, such as HPLC

  • Batch Consistency: Evaluation of manufacturing consistency

  • Quality Documentation: Certificate of Analysis (COA), where available

Purity percentages, potency and manufacturing certifications should be verified against the relevant batch-specific testing documentation.

For laboratory research purposes only. This 10mg MT1 research product is not an approved therapeutic or cosmetic tanning product. It is not intended for human administration or for the diagnosis, treatment, cure or prevention of disease. The approval of pharmaceutical afamelanotide formulations does not establish the safety or efficacy of unapproved MT1 products.

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