Description
Melanotan II
Melanotan 2 (MT-2) is a synthetic cyclic peptide commonly utilized in laboratory settings for investigations involving peptide-receptor interactions, molecular signalling pathways, cellular communication, and biochemical research. It is frequently studied as a tool compound for examining melanocortin receptor systems and peptide structure-function relationships.
Laboratory Research Data Analysis
- Peptide-receptor interaction studies
- Cellular signalling research
- Molecular biology investigations
- Receptor binding analysis
- Cell culture applications
- Protein expression studies
- Biochemical pathway research
- Structure-function relationship investigations
- Compound Name: Melanotan II
- Abbreviation: MT-II
- Classification: Synthetic Cyclic Peptide
- Peptide Family: Melanocortin Analogue
- Molecular Formula: C₅₀H₆₉N₁₅O₉
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Molecular Weight: Approximately 1,024 Da


