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PT-141 research profile
What is being studied?
PT-141, also known as bremelanotide, is a synthetic cyclic peptide in the melanocortin analogue family. Its constrained structure provides a defined reference ligand for studying melanocortin-receptor recognition and receptor-subtype selectivity.
Receptor and clinical pharmacology literature identifies agonist activity at MC3R and MC4R. Laboratory systems use this profile to examine melanocortin-receptor binding, G-protein-coupled signalling and comparative pharmacology. Responses vary by receptor expression, concentration and experimental model.
Research areas
- MC3R and MC4R receptor-binding and activation assays
- Melanocortin receptor-selectivity and cAMP-signalling comparisons
- Structure-activity studies of constrained cyclic melanocortin analogues
Selected studies
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Human clinical study · 2006Bremelanotide as an MC3R and MC4R melanocortin agonist ↗
A small randomised crossover study of investigational bremelanotide; its trial preparation was not this catalogue product.
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Animal and human research · 2003PT-141 melanocortin agonist research ↗
Reported melanocortin pharmacology and early PT-141 investigations using study-specific preparations.
How to read this research
These papers study defined compounds in specific experimental systems or clinical trials. They do not test or certify this product, its batch or its prepared presentation. Component and related-peptide studies do not establish the effects of a finished blend. Findings are research context, not evidence of safety or suitability for personal use. For laboratory research only; no treatment, dosing or use advice is provided.
PT-141 research record
Molecular identity and stated sequence or composition, alongside the batch, storage, dispatch and document record for this powder vial.
Molecular identity
Synthetic cyclic melanocortin peptide
Sequence / composition
Cyclic melanocortin analogue derived from the Melanotan-II scaffold
Product record
The listing identifies the presentation, specification, storage record, dispatch status, and batch-document availability for the relevant product or batch.
Use restriction
For laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary consumption. No use instructions or therapeutic guidance is provided.