PT-141 10 mg

Description

PT-141, also known as Bremelanotide, was derived from a synthetic melanocortin analog known as Melanotan 2 (MT-2). A melanocortin analog, such as PT-141 and MT-2, is considered to be any synthetic compound designed to mimic or influence the functions of natural melanocortin peptides. These peptides, such as the alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone (α-MSH), may be involved in a range of physiological processes including appetite regulation, energy homeostasis, immune responses, and skin cell pigmentation. PT-141 is a melanocortin analog that was developed to interact with Melanocortin-4 Receptor (MC-4R). It has been studied for a variety of potential characteristics and bioactivities through its interaction with this receptor. Apart from MC-4R, there are other melanocortin receptors like MC-1R, MC-2R, MC-3R, and MC-5R, each associated with different potential functions. For instance, MC-1R may be primarily involved in skin cell and hair follicle pigmentation, MC-2R appears to play a crucial role in the adrenal axis and stress response, MC-3R is implicated in the regulation of energy homeostasis, and MC-5R has been linked to exocrine function and thus impacts processes such as sweating and sebum production.