Melanotan I
Afamelanotide - selective MC1R research peptide.
Melanotan I (afamelanotide) is a linear alpha-MSH analog with selectivity for the MC1 receptor, studied in melanogenesis and photoprotection research models. Unlike Melanotan II it is not a broad melanocortin agonist. Research use only.
Available sizes: 10mg · Form: Lyophilized powder
Documented purity: 99%+ HPLC. Every lot ships with an independent third-party Certificate of Analysis.
How it is studied
- MC1R selectivity (Melanocortin) - Preferential MC1R activity is the key contrast with the non-selective Melanotan II in receptor-panel studies.
- Melanogenesis (Dermal) - Studied for eumelanin-synthesis markers in melanocyte culture models.
- Photoprotection models (Dermal) - Explored in UV-response research endpoints. Illustrative, not a human efficacy claim.
Research Use Only. Not for human or veterinary use.