Ships from IrelandMT-2
MT-2 is a synthetic peptide that interacts with a family of receptors involved in pigmentation and several other body signals. It's studied for its broad receptor activity, which makes it a point of research interest. Supplied as a freeze-dried powder for laboratory research use only.
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Five 1 ml insulin-style syringes (32G, 8mm) with alcohol prep wipes, for preparing research peptide solutions.
Storage & Preparation
Keep sealed, cool, dry and away from direct light.
Refrigerate or freeze for longer-term storage. Brief periods at room temperature, including during delivery, are generally not a concern.
Refrigerate at 2–8°C and protect from light.
Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles. Stability varies by compound, so follow any product-specific guidance.
Preparation solution is not included and must be purchased separately. Add the appropriate solution slowly against the inside wall of the vial, then gently swirl until dissolved. Do not shake.
Preparation solution: Bacteriostatic water
Calculate concentration and syringe volume
Related Compounds
Research Information
What Is MT-2?
MT-2 is an investigational peptide currently being studied for pigmentation-related pathways in laboratory research. It is supplied as a freeze-dried powder.
Why Is It Being Researched?
MT-2 interacts with a family of receptors called melanocortin receptors, involved in pigmentation and several other signalling pathways. Because it engages several of these receptors at once, it's studied as a way to understand how they interact.
MT-2 is a synthetic, cyclic analog of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH) that binds non-selectively across the melanocortin receptor family — MC1R, MC3R, MC4R and MC5R. Its interaction with MC1R is studied in relation to pigmentation; because it also engages other receptors in the family, it is studied more broadly in melanocortin-pathway research. Its non-selective binding profile is itself a subject of ongoing research interest, since more receptor-selective compounds in the same family behave differently.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's different about MT-2 compared to MT-1?
Is MT-2 studied for anything beyond pigmentation?
How can I verify this batch's test results?
For research use only.
Our products are supplied for laboratory and in-vitro research and are not intended for human or veterinary use. By ordering, you confirm you're a qualified researcher and will handle the material responsibly.