MT-2

MT-2 (Melanotan II / MT-II) is a synthetic α-MSH analog used in research as a non-selective melanocortin receptor agonist to investigate melanocortin signaling pathways (commonly MC1R/MC3R/MC4R/MC5R).

• Research class: Synthetic peptide (α-MSH analog)

• Primary research purpose: Melanocortin receptor (MCR) agonism for receptor pharmacology and downstream signal-transduction studies

• Common research endpoints: Receptor binding/activation profiles (often cAMP-linked signaling), melanogenesis-associated pathway markers, and broader melanocortin network signaling outputs

• Mechanistic note: Commonly described as non-selective across multiple melanocortin receptor subtypes

For research use only. Not for therapeutic or diagnostic applications.