{"product_id":"melanotan-ii","title":"MELANOTAN II","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-size:.8em;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9ca3af;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 .4em;font-family:inherit;\"\u003eSummary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.05em;line-height:1.65;margin:0 0 1.2em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMelanotan II\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most studied peptides in the field of \u003cstrong\u003epigmentation and the melanocortin system\u003c\/strong\u003e: it is researched for its role in \u003cstrong\u003emelanogenesis (melanin production) and melanocortin receptor biology\u003c\/strong\u003e. Technically, it is a cyclic synthetic α-MSH analog and a non-selective agonist of melanocortin receptors (MC1R, MC3R, MC4R, and MC5R).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:.8em;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9ca3af;font-weight:600;margin:1.9em 0 .6em;font-family:inherit;\"\u003eWhat is it researched for?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 1.2em;padding-left:0;list-style:none;line-height:1.9;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cli style=\"padding-left:1.3em;text-indent:-1.3em;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#0099ff;font-weight:700;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e  Melanogenesis and skin pigmentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli style=\"padding-left:1.3em;text-indent:-1.3em;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#0099ff;font-weight:700;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e  UV radiation-independent photoprotection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli style=\"padding-left:1.3em;text-indent:-1.3em;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#0099ff;font-weight:700;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e  Melanocortin receptor biology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli style=\"padding-left:1.3em;text-indent:-1.3em;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#0099ff;font-weight:700;\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e  Central signaling via MC4R\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:.8em;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9ca3af;font-weight:600;margin:1.9em 0 .6em;font-family:inherit;\"\u003eCycle and rest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;margin:0 0 1.4em;flex-wrap:wrap;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:150px;padding:12px 16px;background:#f6f6f7;border-radius:10px;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.72em;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;color:#9ca3af;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eCycle\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;\"\u003eLoading phase + maintenance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:150px;padding:12px 16px;background:#f6f6f7;border-radius:10px;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.72em;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;color:#9ca3af;margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003eRest\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;\"\u003eVariable\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:.8em;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9ca3af;font-weight:600;margin:1.9em 0 .6em;font-family:inherit;\"\u003eMechanism of action\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:1.1em 0 0.3em;font-weight:600;font-family:inherit;\"\u003eMelanogenesis via MC1R\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eActivation of the MC1R receptor in melanocytes stimulates eumelanin synthesis, which is the basis for its study in skin pigmentation and photoprotection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:1.1em 0 0.3em;font-weight:600;font-family:inherit;\"\u003eMelanocortin system (MC4R)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eAs a non-selective agonist, it also acts on MC4R, a pathway involved in appetite regulation and sexual function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:1.1em 0 0.3em;font-weight:600;font-family:inherit;\"\u003eResearch in pigmentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eIt is researched in the context of pigmentation, photoprotection, and the biology of various melanocortin receptors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:.8em;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9ca3af;font-weight:600;margin:1.9em 0 .6em;font-family:inherit;\"\u003eScientific evidence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.7em;padding:10px 14px;background:#f3f4f6;border-radius:8px;font-size:.92em;color:#4b5563;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMelanogenesis:\u003c\/strong\u003e Studies describe an increase in MC1R-mediated melanogenesis, independent of UV radiation exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.7em;padding:10px 14px;background:#f3f4f6;border-radius:8px;font-size:.92em;color:#4b5563;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMelanocortin system:\u003c\/strong\u003e Preclinical models document effects on the central melanocortin system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.7em;padding:10px 14px;background:#f3f4f6;border-radius:8px;font-size:.92em;color:#4b5563;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReceptor affinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Literature describes its affinity for multiple melanocortin receptor subtypes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:.8em;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9ca3af;font-weight:600;margin:1.9em 0 .6em;font-family:inherit;\"\u003eProduct use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eDue to its action on melanogenesis and the melanocortin system, Melanotan II is a prominent reference material in research on pigmentation and melanocortin receptors. At \u003cstrong\u003ePeptido BioGenetic\u003c\/strong\u003e, we supply it as a high-purity peptide for laboratory use, with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) available upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:1.6em 0 0;padding:12px 14px;background:#f3f4f6;border-radius:8px;font-size:.92em;color:#4b5563;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e⚠️ Product intended exclusively for \u003cstrong\u003eresearch and laboratory use\u003c\/strong\u003e. Not for human or veterinary consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PeptidoBioGenetic","offers":[{"title":"10 mg","offer_id":54603569168713,"sku":"MT2","price":73.57,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7507\/3865\/files\/melanotan-ii-sin-fondo.png?v=1782819774","url":"https:\/\/www.peptidobiogenetic.com\/en-us\/products\/melanotan-ii","provider":"PeptidoBioGenetic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}