Skin & Cosmetic
Melanotan II
A cyclic α-MSH analog activating MC1R, MC3R, MC4R. Key research tool in melanocortin pharmacology.
Evidence: 2 articles
Goals: 1
Mechanism of Action
Bioregulator compound with targeted biochemical activity.
Evidence Level
Clinical Trial - Human
2 studies published
Pharmacology
Molecular Weight
~1,024 Da
Half-Life
Short (minutes); cyclic structure confers some protease resistance
Bioavailability
Subcutaneous injection; crosses blood-brain barrier (lipophilic)