MT-1
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Melanocortin Research Peptide.
MT-1 (Melanotan-I, afamelanotide) is a synthetic linear analogue of alpha-MSH — [Nle4, D-Phe7]-alpha-MSH — studied in melanocortin receptor pharmacology with a preference for the MC1R subtype. Laboratory investigators use it alongside the cyclic analogue MT-2 as a complementary tool compound when separating MC1R-driven effects from broader melanocortin receptor activity in cell culture and preclinical models. Supplied as a lyophilized peptide of 10mg at high analytical purity for in vitro and preclinical research use only. Store at -20 degrees C and reconstitute under aseptic conditions.
- 10mg vial
- High purity
- Research use only
Independently verified by Freedom Diagnostics via HPLC and mass spec. Every vial carries a unique accession number you can look up directly with the lab.
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About MT-1
MT-1 (Melanotan-I, also referred to as afamelanotide) is a synthetic linear analogue of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (alpha-MSH), a neuropeptide derived from the proopiomelanocortin (POMC) precursor. Structurally it is [Nle4, D-Phe7]-alpha-MSH: the native sequence with a norleucine substitution at position 4 and a D-phenylalanine at position 7, modifications that increase metabolic stability and receptor binding affinity relative to native alpha-MSH.
Unlike the cyclic analogue MT-2, MT-1 retains the linear 13-residue backbone of alpha-MSH and shows a preference for the MC1R subtype. That selectivity profile is why laboratory investigators use the two as complementary tool compounds when dissecting which melanocortin receptor subtype drives an observed effect in a given model system.
MT-1 is a research compound intended exclusively for laboratory investigation. It is not approved for human or veterinary therapeutic use, and all research involving this peptide must be conducted under appropriate institutional oversight.
Buy MT-1 online
MT-1 is in stock and available to buy online from Optimum ReGen Peptides — a real American research-peptide company with a physical storefront in Medford, Oregon, not an anonymous overseas dropshipper. Priced from $50, every order ships within two business days, flat $12.50 nationwide, in plain discreet packaging with tracking.
As your MT-1 supplier we back every batch with a third-party certificate of analysis and compound in a licensed US 503A pharmacy. Vials are supplied lyophilized at analytical purity for laboratory and research use only, not for human consumption.
Storage & Handling
Store lyophilized MT-1 at -20 C or below, protected from light and moisture. The lyophilized form is stable for extended periods under these conditions. Reconstitute in bacteriostatic water or sterile saline using standard aseptic technique. Store reconstituted solutions at 4 C for short-term use, or aliquot and freeze at -80 C. Minimize freeze-thaw cycles to preserve peptide integrity. All storage and handling should adhere to institutional biosafety and chemical hygiene protocols.
Frequently Asked Questions
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