Overview of Melanotan

Melanotan is a synthetic analogue of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH), a naturally occurring peptide hormone produced by the pituitary gland. It was originally developed at the University of Arizona in the 1980s as a research tool for studying the melanocortin system. Melanotan binds to multiple melanocortin receptors (MC1R, MC3R, MC4R, MC5R), making it a broadly useful research compound.

Each vial available from SteroidsCanada.is contains 10mg of lyophilized Melanotan, manufactured to rigorous pharmaceutical-grade standards and independently verified for purity exceeding 98% via HPLC analysis. This makes it an ideal choice for qualified researchers and laboratory professionals seeking dependable, high-quality peptides for melanocortin agonist research applications.

Mechanism of Action

Melanotan activates melanocortin receptors with particular affinity for MC1R (found on melanocytes, stimulating eumelanin production) and MC4R (involved in energy homeostasis and sexual function research). This broad receptor activity makes it a multi-functional research tool for studying pigmentation biology, appetite regulation, and sexual function research — all melanocortin-mediated pathways.

Key Research Applications

Product Specifications

Reconstitution Guidelines

Melanotan is supplied as a lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder that must be reconstituted with sterile bacteriostatic water (0.9% benzyl alcohol) before use in research applications. The recommended reconstitution volume for this vial is 2mL of bacteriostatic water, which yields a concentration suitable for precise research dosing.

Reconstitution Math — Quick Reference

If you add 2mL of bacteriostatic water to this 10mg vial:

On a standard 100 IU insulin syringe, here’s what each measurement equals for research reference:

Reconstitution Best Practices

• Use sterile bacteriostatic water (0.9% benzyl alcohol preservative)
• Add diluent slowly along the vial wall — never directly onto the peptide cake
• Gently swirl to dissolve — never shake the vial vigorously
• Allow the peptide to fully dissolve before drawing any dose
• Store reconstituted vials at 2–8°C (refrigerator)
• Use reconstituted peptide within 28–60 days depending on specific research requirements
• Always use sterile technique when drawing from the reconstituted vial

Research Protocol Guidelines

Research protocols typically start with very low doses (100-250mcg) and gradually increase. Commonly used in loading then maintenance phases.

Typical Research Timeline

• Week 1: Loading phase — MC1R sensitization research
• Week 2-3: Active research phase with progressive responses
• Week 4-6: Maintenance research phase
• Week 7+: Extended research protocol applications

Individual research results vary based on protocol design, specific research objectives, and research model characteristics. The above timeline represents commonly observed patterns in published research literature.

Research Stacking Protocols

In research applications, Melanotan is often studied in combination with complementary research peptides to investigate pathway interactions. Common research combinations include:

• Melanotan + AOD 9604: Combined melanocortin + metabolic
• Melanotan alone: Pure melanocortin research
• Melanotan + BPC-157: Research combinations

Any research stacking protocol should be designed based on specific investigative objectives and informed by current scientific literature.

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