MT-1 reference profile
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 context
- Melanocortin receptor signalling
- Alpha-MSH analogue structure-activity research
- Pigment-cell and melanocortin pathway models
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.
Analytical and handling 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.
Research-only presentationNo human or veterinary administration, dosing or consumption information is provided on this page.