PT-141 10mg
PT-141 10mg research-grade lyophilized peptide powder in a glass vial. Also known as bremelanotide, this cyclic heptapeptide analog of alpha-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone (α-MSH) is studied in melanocortin receptor signaling, sexual function models, appetite regulation and circulatory response research.
Research Use Only: Laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary use.
Third-Party Tested
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Recommended solvent — Bacteriostatic water
In laboratory workflows, lyophilized research peptides are typically handled with suitable sterile diluents such as bacteriostatic water (BAC). For a compatible research-only solvent, see Bacteriostatic water.
Research Overview
PT-141 (bremelanotide) is a synthetic cyclic heptapeptide derived from Melanotan 2 and acting as a melanocortin receptor agonist. In experimental systems it is used to explore central MC4R/MC1R signaling, sexual function models, appetite control and vascular or circulatory responses under different stressors.
Primary Research Areas
- Melanocortin receptor signaling: MC4R/MC1R agonist used in studies of hypothalamic and CNS melanocortin pathways.
- Sexual function & arousal models: experimental paradigms assessing centrally mediated sexual behaviour and neuroendocrine responses.
- Appetite & energy-balance research: models investigating feeding behaviour, caloric intake and weight-regulation pathways via melanocortin signaling.
- Inflammatory & circulatory responses: studies exploring vascular tone, blood-flow changes and inflammatory markers in response to MC receptor activation.
Lab data
| Purity: | 99%+ (HPLC, third-party tested) |
| Form: | Lyophilized peptide powder |
| Content: | 10mg PT-141 per vial |
| Appearance: | White to off-white powder |
| Packaging: | Glass vial with sterile closure |
| Storage: | Store lyophilized at 2–8 °C, desiccated and protected from light |
| Sequence (cyclic): | Ac-Nle-cyclo[Asp-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Lys]-OH |
| Molecular Formula: | C50H68N14O10 |
| Molecular Weight: | ≈ 1025.2 g·mol⁻¹ |
| CAS Number: | 189691-06-3 |
Warning
This product is not intended for human or veterinary use. It is for collection or research purposes only. It cannot be used as food, dietary supplement or medicine! The information provided in the text on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical or other advice.