Product Name:Melanotan-II Acetate salt
Catalog Number: LTP4542
Product Size: 1mg
Transportation method:Shipped at Room Temp
Uniprot ACC#: Hormones
Subcategory:Peptide Hormones
Amino acid sequence:
The molecular formula of Melanotan-II is C50H69N15O9. It has the amino acid sequence of Ac-Nle-cyclo [Asp-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Lys]-NH2, Ac-Nle-Asp-His-Phe-Arg-Trp-Lys-NH2, Chemical Bridge Asp2-Lys7, and a molecular weight of 1024.2 Dalton. The CAS Number is 121062-08-6.
Formulation:The peptide was lyophilized with no additives.
Physical Appearance: White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.
Purity:Greater than 97.0% as determined by:(a) Purified by RP-HPLC.(b) Analysis by HPLC, MS.
Source:
Stability:Lyophilized Melanotan-II although stable at room temperature for 3 weeks, should be stored desiccated below -18°C. Upon reconstitution MT-II should be stored at 4°C between 2-7 days and for future use below -18°C.For long term storage it is recommended to add a carrier protein (0.1% HSA or BSA).Please prevent freeze-thaw cycles.
Synonyms: Melanotan-II, MT-II, Melanotan.
Usage: Melanotan II is a MC3-R/MC4-R melanocortin agonist. Melanotan II induces melanogenesis and thus increases skin pigmentation. It is an analog of alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone. Melanotan II acetate salt has been used to study its inhibitory effects on feeding and energy expenditure in rats. LifeTein's products are furnished for LABORATORY RESEARCH USE ONLY. The product may not be used as drugs, agricultural or pesticidal products, food additives or household chemicals.
