Melanotan I
Also known as: Afamelanotide
Melanotan I (Afamelanotide) is a synthetic analog of alpha-MSH that selectively activates MC1R. FDA-approved as Scenesse for erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP), it is distinct from Melanotan II and is studied for melanogenesis and photoprotection.
Pricing for Melanotan I
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COAs for Melanotan I
32 third-party tests across 14 vendors. Each card links to the full report.
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Melanotan I
by Moglabs· batch MT102
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Melanotan I
by Amino Club· batch MI0001
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Melanotan-1
by Crush Research· batch CR-MT110-2603-1
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Melanotan I
by Simple Peptide· batch MT104232026-4
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Melanotan 1
by Peptide Supply Co.· batch MT11003232026
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Melanotan-1
by Mile High Compounds· batch MT1-010-MH-01
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Melanotan-1
by Skye Peptides· batch MT126-10-001
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Melanotan I
by Glacier Aminos· batch MT10GA01
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Melanotan 1
by Hydro Research Peptides· batch HYDROCP7QHN3
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Melanotan I
by Peptide Supply Co.· batch cmpa6pnxe000t73rxrsgy091k
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MELANOTAN 1
by BioLongevity Labs· batch CONTROL
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MELANOTAN 1
by BioLongevity Labs· batch cmojb7eem01azkirxvrxtva2o
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Melanotan I
by Ion Peptide· batch MTI-1025
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Melanotan I
by Simple Peptide· batch 02-MEL 1052 12025-H
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Melanotan I
by Simple Peptide· batch 02-MEL11005290Z502
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Melanotan 1
by Skye Peptides· batch MT125-10-002
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Melanotan 1
by Prime Peptides· batch 4152025MT
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Melanotan 1
by Prime Peptides· batch 8022025MT
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Melanotan I
by Verified Peptides· batch 08-25-0210B
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Melanotan 1
by BioLongevity Labs· batch cmojb7kdr01cdkirxm6f2s64u
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Melanotan I
by Profound Aminos· batch 2025-04-03
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Melanotan 1
by BioLongevity Labs· batch BIOLABS2010
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Melanotan-1
by Glacier Aminos· batch MT10GA-03
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Melanotan I
by Glacier Aminos· batch MT10GA01
13 citations indexed for Melanotan I
review · 2026
Insights into Tanning Biology and Tanning Products
Objective This systematic review aims to critically assess the literature on the mechanisms of action, clinical uses, formulation strategies, and adverse effects of self-tanning agents, with a focus on dihydroxyacetone (DHA), melanotan, forskolin, and carotenoids.
case-report · 2026
Changes in Oral Mucosa Associated with Melanotan II Injections: A Case Report
This case report presents a three-month follow-up of a patient who self-administered Melanotan II injections over a period of 64 days with the goal of achieving a deeper tanning effect. Melanotan II is an unlicensed synthetic peptide analog belonging to the melanocortin hormone family.
review · 2026
Therapeutic Peptides in Aesthetic, Metabolic and Endocrine Conditions: Effects, Safety, Clinical Applications, and Future Perspectives
Therapeutic peptides are short chains of amino acids used to treat metabolic and endocrine conditions such as obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Study · 2025
A single-centre, prospective, qualitative analysis of knowledge, attitudes and behaviour of sunbed use among patients attending a pigmented lesion clinic in a tertiary referral centre
Background Indoor tanning through sunbeds is linked to a heightened risk of skin cancers, particularly cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma, with significant increases in risk for users aged Objectives To analyse the characteristics, attitudes and behaviours of sunbed users attending an Irish derm…
review · 2024
Journey through the spectacular landscape of melanocortin 1 receptor
The physiological role of α-melanocyte stimulating hormone in regulating integumental pigmentation of many vertebrate species has been recognized since the 1960's. However, its physiological significance for human pigmentation remained enigmatic until the 1990's.
in-vitro · 2024
Recommended Tool Compounds for the Melanocortin Receptor (MCR) G Protein-Coupled Receptors (GPCRs)
The melanocortin receptors are a centrally and peripherally expressed family of Class A GPCRs with physiological roles, including pigmentation, steroidogenesis, energy homeostasis, and others yet to be fully characterized.