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MT-1

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Laboratory research use onlyNot for human or veterinary use, administration or consumption.
Melanocortin peptide studied for pigmentation, melanogenesis and melanocortin receptor activity.
Price£12.99
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Very fast shipping, good product.

Mariola · Verified purchase · 14 September 2026
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Scientific reference profile

Product information

Technical dataIdentity, formula and sequence

MT-1 is commonly used as a research name for Melanotan I / the NDP-MSH peptide identity associated with afamelanotide. It is a synthetic 13-amino-acid analogue of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone used in melanocortin and pigment-biology research.

Scientific nameAfamelanotide / NDP-MSH
SynonymsMelanotan I (MT-1)
Molecular formulaC78H111N21O19
Molecular weight1646.8 g/mol
SequenceAc-Ser-Tyr-Ser-Nle-Glu-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Gly-Lys-Pro-Val-NH2
Peptide length13 amino acids
ClassificationSynthetic alpha-MSH analogue / melanocortin research peptide
Research contextScientific areas and reference context

Research areas

  • Melanocortin receptor signalling
  • Alpha-MSH analogue structure-activity research
  • Pigment-cell and melanocortin pathway models

Reference context

The reference chemical identity is a modified alpha-MSH analogue containing norleucine and D-phenylalanine substitutions. This page describes an Aureon laboratory research material and does not represent it as a licensed medicinal product.

Batch, testing & handlingCurrent documentation and laboratory notes

Storage & handling

Follow the current batch documentation and the receiving laboratory's validated storage protocol.

Analytical notes

Batch-specific identity, purity and other analytical values should be taken from the current COA or batch record.

No human or veterinary administration, dosing or consumption information is provided.

Reference sourcesExternal scientific records
PubChem: Afamelanotide / Melanotan I reference identity ↗

Research resources

Supporting documentation and useful laboratory reference tools.

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Product questions

Frequently asked questions

What is MT-1?
MT-1 is commonly used as a research name for Melanotan I / the NDP-MSH peptide identity associated with afamelanotide. It is a synthetic 13-amino-acid analogue of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone used in melanocortin and pigment-biology research.
Where is batch documentation for MT-1 shown?
Batch-specific information is shown on the product and public batch pages when a current batch record or COA has been entered in the Aureon Research dashboard.
How should MT-1 be stored for laboratory research?
Follow the current batch documentation and the receiving laboratory's validated storage protocol.
Is MT-1 intended for human or veterinary use?
No. Products marked for laboratory research use are not intended for human or veterinary use, administration or consumption.
How quickly are UK orders dispatched?
Orders are normally dispatched within 1 to 3 working days. Once dispatched, Royal Mail delivery is normally around 24 hours, although carrier delays can occur.

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