Research comparison
A side-by-side comparison of MT-1 (Afamelanotide) and Melanotan 2 (MT-2) as they are characterised in the peer-reviewed research literature. Melanocortin-receptor research. Both compounds are supplied for in-vitro laboratory research only.
| MT-1 (Afamelanotide) | Melanotan 2 (MT-2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Research area | Melanocortin Research | Melanocortin Research |
| Sizes stocked | 10mg | 10mg |
| Reference | Full MT-1 (Afamelanotide) page → | Full Melanotan 2 (MT-2) page → |
Melanotan-1 (Afamelanotide) is a synthetic 13-amino-acid analogue of α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH). Characterised in the literature as a melanocortin-1 receptor (MC1R) agonist. Supplied as lyophilised powder for in-vitro research use only.
Melanotan-2 is a synthetic cyclic heptapeptide analogue of α-MSH characterised in the literature as a non-selective melanocortin receptor agonist with activity at MC1R, MC3R, MC4R and MC5R. Supplied as lyophilised powder for in-vitro research use only.
Both compounds are characterised in the research literature within melanocortin-receptor research. Researchers typically consult the primary peer-reviewed publications for each compound before selecting one for a specific experimental protocol. The two are frequently studied in parallel and occasionally cited together in comparative pharmacology reviews.
Both MT-1 (Afamelanotide) and Melanotan 2 (MT-2) are supplied as lyophilised powder and reconstituted with bacteriostatic water using standard laboratory technique. For full reconstitution methodology see our Research Handling Guide, or compute resulting mg/ml concentrations with the Reconstitution Volume Calculator.
Every batch of both compounds is independently HPLC-verified by Janoshik Analytical at 99%+ purity. The lab report is supplied with every order and carries a unique verification key.