{"product_id":"melanotan-ii","title":"MELANOTAN II","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-21 citation-end-21\"\u003eMelanotan II is a synthetic cyclic heptapeptide analog of the endogenous hormone \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.6667px;\"\u003ealpha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-20 citation-end-20\"\u003e-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.6667px;\"\u003ea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-19 citation-end-19\"\u003e-MSH). Developed to possess greater stability and potency than its natural counterpart, Melanotan II functions as a non-selective agonist of the melanocortin receptors.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-18 citation-end-18\"\u003eIt exhibits high binding affinity for the MC1, MC3, MC4, and MC5 receptor subtypes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-17 citation-end-17\"\u003eThe primary mechanism of action involves the activation of melanocortin signaling pathways.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-16 citation-end-16\"\u003eBy crossing the blood-brain barrier, Melanotan II interacts with central melanocortin receptors, particularly MC4R in the hypothalamus and medial preoptic area.\u003c\/span\u003e This interaction has been identified as a key driver in the modulation of energy homeostasis, sexual function, and pigmentation. Unlike endogenous \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-index-in-node=\"400\" data-math=\"\\alpha\" class=\"math-inline\"\u003ea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e-MSH, the cyclic lactam structure of Melanotan II resists enzymatic degradation, extending its half-life and bioavailability in experimental settings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liberty Labs USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47862069985528,"sku":"PEP-MT2-10MG","price":32.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/0773\/3240\/files\/MELANOTANII10MG.jpg?v=1768669867","url":"https:\/\/www.libertylabusa.com\/products\/melanotan-ii","provider":"Liberty Labs USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}