PT-141 10mg

Research Overview

PT-141 is a cyclic heptapeptide analog of alpha-MSH, developed from the same structural lineage as Melanotan 2 but with a pharmacological profile weighted toward melanocortin receptor subtypes expressed in the central nervous system, particularly MC4R. Its scientific interest lies in the demonstration that melanocortin signaling can produce behavioral and neuroendocrine effects through central circuits rather than peripheral vascular mechanisms — a mechanistic distinction that separates it from vasoactive compounds and locates its activity in hypothalamic and limbic pathways. Because MC4R is also central to energy homeostasis, the receptor sits at an intersection of appetite and neurobehavioral regulation, making selectivity profiling across the melanocortin family a recurring research theme. Laboratory applications include MC4R binding and cAMP accumulation assays, receptor selectivity profiling, central neuroendocrine studies, and comparative melanocortin pharmacology.

Common Research Areas

• Melanocortin receptor pharmacology
• MC4R signaling studies
• Central neuroendocrine research
• Receptor selectivity profiling
• cAMP signaling studies
• Behavioral neuroscience

Key Features

• Presentation: Lyophilized vial at 10 mg
• Category: Men's Wellness — wholesale supply only
• Minimum order quantity: 10 units per SKU
• Applied in melanocortin receptor pharmacology and mc4r signaling studies
• Cold-chain handling: store at 2–8°C, protected from light
• Research Use Only — not for human or animal consumption

Product Information

Category

Men's Wellness

Format

Lyophilized vial

Strength

10 mg

Minimum Order Quantity

10 units

Wholesale Availability

Wholesale only

Why Researchers Choose This Product

PT-141 provides a melanocortin agonist weighted toward central receptor subtypes, making it the natural counterpart to non-selective analogs like Melanotan 2. Running the two together lets laboratories separate central from peripheral melanocortin effects.

Storage

Store lyophilized vials refrigerated at 2–8°C. Protect from heat and light. Reconstituted material should be kept refrigerated and handled under aseptic laboratory conditions. For laboratory research use only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PT-141 10mg studied for?

PT-141 (bremelanotide) is a cyclic melanocortin receptor agonist studied for MC4R-mediated central signaling. It is used in neuroendocrine and receptor pharmacology research examining melanocortin pathways in the central nervous system. Weighted toward centrally expressed receptor subtypes, it serves as the natural counterpart to non-selective analogs when separating central from peripheral melanocortin effects.

What research applications does PT-141 10mg support?

Reported laboratory applications span melanocortin receptor pharmacology, mc4r signaling studies, central neuroendocrine research, receptor selectivity profiling, camp signaling studies, and behavioral neuroscience. PT-141 provides a melanocortin agonist weighted toward central receptor subtypes, making it the natural counterpart to non-selective analogs like Melanotan 2. Running the two together lets laboratories separate central from peripheral melanocortin effects.

What format, strength, and minimum order apply?

PT-141 10mg is supplied as lyophilized vial at 10 mg. The minimum order quantity is 10 units per SKU, and it is available to wholesale buyers only — laboratories, research organizations, distributors, and qualified commercial accounts.

How should this product be stored and handled?

Store lyophilized vials refrigerated at 2–8°C. Protect from heat and light. Reconstituted material should be kept refrigerated and handled under aseptic laboratory conditions. For laboratory research use only.

Is this product suitable for human or animal use?

No. This product is supplied strictly for laboratory and scientific research by qualified professionals. It is not for human or animal consumption, is not intended for human or veterinary use, and is not approved to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

This product is intended exclusively for laboratory research and analytical purposes. NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.