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Melanocortin agonist

Melanotan II

MT-II

Research compoundNot yet reviewedPeptide

In short: A cyclic, non-selective melanocortin agonist never approved as a medicine. Studied for pigmentation, and the parent compound of bremelanotide.

Regulatory status

  1. Cosmetic ingredient
  2. Research compound
  3. In clinical trials
  4. Approved medicine

Not approved as a medicine by the FDA or the EMA. Some are registered in individual countries. Supplied for laboratory research only.

A full research summary for this compound has not been published in the library yet. The status and class above are current.

Common questions

Is Melanotan II an approved medicine?

Research compound. Not approved as a medicine by the FDA or the EMA. Some are registered in individual countries. Supplied for laboratory research only.

How much human research is there on Melanotan II?

A full research summary for this compound has not been published in the library yet. The status and class above are current.

Does UU supply Melanotan II?

No. It appears in the library for reference only, so the field can be read in one place.

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