What is Melanotan I used for in research?

Melanotan I is supplied strictly as a research reference material for qualified in vitro and analytical laboratory workflows. It is not intended for human or veterinary use, diagnosis, or therapeutic application.

How is Melanotan I purity verified?

Batches are accompanied by specification documentation and Certificate of Analysis (COA) data where available. Review the product page and request COA details before incorporating material into regulated studies.

How should Melanotan I be stored?

Store lyophilized material according to the label and COA. After reconstitution, follow your institutional SOP for temperature, light exposure, and working-solution stability.

Who can purchase Melanotan I from Science Based Peptides?

Catalog items are sold to qualified researchers and laboratories for research use only. Buyers must confirm age and research-use eligibility before checkout.

Does Science Based Peptides ship Melanotan I in the USA?

Yes — we fulfill research peptide orders to qualified customers in the United States subject to product availability and our shipping policies listed at checkout.

Melanotan I research peptide - Science Based Peptides

For laboratory research use only. Not for human consumption.

Research Compounds

Melanotan I Peptide For Sale

Name: Melanotan I
Brand: Science Based Peptides
SKU: melanotan-i
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A synthetic research compound intended for laboratory use.

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What is Melanotan I?

Melanotan I (Melanotan I) is offered as a research reference material for qualified analytical and in vitro laboratory workflows. Melanotan I is manufactured for controlled laboratory environments with consistency across batches. For laboratory research use only. Not for human consumption.

How it Works

In research settings, Melanotan I is used to probe defined biological pathways under controlled laboratory conditions. Mechanistic studies typically combine receptor or cell-based assays with analytical verification of peptide identity and integrity.

Purity & Testing

99% minimum purity (per specification / COA for the active batch). Each lot is tied to batch documentation so researchers can align material received with COA and specification records before use in regulated workflows. Request a COA from this page if you need documentation prior to purchase.

Storage & Handling

Store lyophilized material per label and COA. Solvent selection and working-solution preparation must follow institutional laboratory SOPs.

Research Overview

A synthetic research compound intended for laboratory use.

Specifications

Compound	Melanotan I
Presentation	10mg
purity	High Purity
storage	Refrigerated (2-8C recommended)
type	Sterile Water
volume	10mg
Purity	99%
Catalog reference period	56 days

Sources & References

Peer-reviewed research

New England Journal of Medicine

Afamelanotide for Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

2015 · DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1411481 · PMID: 26039600

Langendonk JG, Balwani M, Anderson KE, et al.

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Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics

Afamelanotide (Nle4-D-Phe7-α-melanocyte–stimulating hormone) in dermal phototoxicity of erythropoietic protoporphyria

2010 · DOI: 10.1038/clpt.2009.302 · PMID: 20106989

Minder EI, Schneider-Yin X, Steurer J, Bachmann LM

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Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine

An open-label, dose–ranging study of afamelanotide for the treatment of erythropoietic protoporphyria

2014 · DOI: 10.1111/phpp.12121 · PMID: 24750391

Biolcati G, Marchesini E, Sorge F, et al.

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British Journal of Dermatology

An open clinical study of afamelanotide in solar urticaria

2014 · DOI: 10.1111/bjd.13235 · PMID: 24910152

Haylett AK, Nie Z, Brownrigg M, et al.

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Expert review of clinical pharmacology

Afamelanotide for prevention of phototoxicity in erythropoietic protoporphyria

2021 · DOI: 10.1080/17512433.2021.1879638 · PMID: 33507118

Wensink D, Wagenmakers MAEM, Langendonk JG

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The New England journal of medicine

Afamelanotide for Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

2015 · DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1411481 · PMID: 26132941

Langendonk JG, Balwani M, Anderson KE, et al.

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American journal of clinical dermatology

Afamelanotide: A Review in Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

2016 · DOI: 10.1007/s40257-016-0184-6 · PMID: 26979527

Kim ES, Garnock-Jones KP

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Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD

Into the Light: Afamelanotide and the Treatment of Erythropoietic Protoporphyria in the United States

2023 · DOI: 10.36849/JDD.7126 · PMID: 37683058

Resnik SR, Targett D, Resnik BI

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Expert review of clinical pharmacology

Afamelanotide (CUV1647) in dermal phototoxicity of erythropoietic protoporphyria

2015 · DOI: 10.1586/17512433.2014.956089 · PMID: 25470471

Minder EI, Schneider-Yin X

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The Journal of dermatology

Erythropoietic protoporphyria in the Netherlands: Clinical features, psychosocial impact and the effect of afamelanotide

2023 · DOI: 10.1111/1346-8138.16690 · PMID: 36579412

Wensink D, Wagenmakers MAEM, Wilson JHP, et al.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Melanotan I used for in research?: Melanotan I is supplied strictly as a research reference material for qualified in vitro and analytical laboratory workflows. It is not intended for human or veterinary use, diagnosis, or therapeutic application.
How is Melanotan I purity verified?: Batches are accompanied by specification documentation and Certificate of Analysis (COA) data where available. Review the product page and request COA details before incorporating material into regulated studies.
How should Melanotan I be stored?: Store lyophilized material according to the label and COA. After reconstitution, follow your institutional SOP for temperature, light exposure, and working-solution stability.
Who can purchase Melanotan I from Science Based Peptides?: Catalog items are sold to qualified researchers and laboratories for research use only. Buyers must confirm age and research-use eligibility before checkout.
Does Science Based Peptides ship Melanotan I in the USA?: Yes — we fulfill research peptide orders to qualified customers in the United States subject to product availability and our shipping policies listed at checkout.