{"product_id":"melanotan-1-mt1","title":"Melanotan 1 MT1","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMelanotan 1 (MT1) 10mg – Skin Pigmentation \u0026amp; Melanocortin Research\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMelanin Production Research | Skin Pigmentation | Photoprotection Pathways\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10mg per vial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of lyophilized Melanotan 1 (MT1)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMelanin Production Research\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – investigated for its ability to stimulate natural melanin synthesis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkin Pigmentation Research\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – studied for its effects on melanocyte activity and pigmentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhotoprotection Research\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – explored for its potential influence on the skin's response to ultraviolet (UV) radiation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMelanocortin Receptor Research\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – investigated for its interaction with melanocortin signalling pathways\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elyophilized powder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResearch-grade material intended for laboratory investigation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Melanotan 1?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMelanotan 1 (MT1)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eafamelanotide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a synthetic analogue of the naturally occurring hormone \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt was developed to investigate the regulation of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eskin pigmentation, melanin production and the biological response to ultraviolet radiation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMelanotan 1 primarily activates the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emelanocortin-1 receptor (MC1R)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which is expressed on melanocytes, the specialised cells responsible for producing melanin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActivation of this receptor stimulates \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emelanogenesis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the biological process through which melanin pigment is produced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncreased eumelanin production has been investigated for its potential role in the skin's natural response to UV exposure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike Melanotan 2, which has broader melanocortin receptor activity, Melanotan 1 is more selective for pigmentation-related signalling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA prescription implant formulation of afamelanotide, marketed as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScenesse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMelanin Production:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Activates MC1R signalling pathways associated with increased melanin synthesis in melanocytes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkin Pigmentation Research:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Investigated for its influence on eumelanin production and skin pigmentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhotoprotection Pathways:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Studied for its potential role in the biological response to UV-induced skin stress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMelanocortin Receptor Activation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mimics aspects of naturally occurring α-MSH signalling, primarily through MC1R\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCellular Signalling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Activates cyclic AMP (cAMP) pathways involved in regulating pigmentation-related enzymes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkin Biology Research:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Investigated in studies examining pigmentation disorders, light sensitivity and melanocyte function\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncreased pigmentation does not guarantee protection against UV damage or skin cancer. MT1 is not a substitute for sunscreen or other sun-protection measures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat You'll Receive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1x \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10mg vial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of Melanotan 1 (MT1)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLyophilized powder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResearch-grade material, subject to supplier specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReconstitution requirements depend on the validated product formulation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecurely packaged for shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow the manufacturer's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evalidated storage specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtect from direct light and moisture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the vial securely sealed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid unnecessary temperature fluctuations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow batch-specific stability and handling instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage requirements following reconstitution must be verified against product documentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurity \u0026amp; Quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Melanotan 1 product is intended for laboratory research, with quality assessed against applicable product specifications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBatch-specific quality testing may include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurity Analysis:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Assessment using appropriate analytical methods, such as HPLC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBatch Consistency:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Evaluation of manufacturing consistency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuality Documentation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Certificate of Analysis (COA), where available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurity percentages, potency and manufacturing certifications should be verified against the relevant batch-specific testing documentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor laboratory research purposes only. 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