Melanotan-1
TanningAlso known as: Melanotan I, MT-1, Afamelanotide-related
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Overview
Melanotan-1 is a synthetic analog of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone developed for melanocortin receptor research. It is commonly studied in pigmentation and photobiology models involving melanocyte signaling.
Mechanism of Action
Melanotan-1 acts primarily as an agonist at melanocortin receptors, especially MC1R, which is linked to eumelanin production in melanocytes. This receptor signaling can increase cAMP-mediated melanogenic pathway activity in experimental systems.
Common Research Uses
- Skin pigmentation research
- Melanocortin receptor studies
- Photobiology research
- Melanocyte signaling studies
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