Description

Melanotan 1 (MT1) Research Topics:

1. Sunless Tanning:

   Melanotan 1 stimulates melanin production in the skin, providing a natural tan without exposure to harmful UV radiation. This helps reduce the risk of skin cancer and other UV-related skin damage. (PMID: 9113347)

2. Photoprotection:

   By increasing melanin levels, Melanotan 1 provides a photoprotective effect, helping to shield the skin from UV radiation and reduce the risk of sunburn and DNA damage, which can lead to skin cancer. (PMID: 9113347)

3. Erectile Dysfunction:

   Melanotan 1 has been investigated for its potential to treat erectile dysfunction by increasing nitric oxide production and improving blood flow to the genital area, which can enhance sexual function. (PMID: 33460908)

Structure

The chemical structure of Melanotan 1 (MT-1) is as follows:

Ac-Nle-cyclo[Asp-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Lys]-NH2

In this structure:

• “Ac” represents an acetyl group at the N-terminus.
• “Nle” stands for norleucine, a modified amino acid.
• “cyclo” indicates that the peptide contains a cyclic structure.
• The amino acid sequence following “cyclo” represents the sequence of amino acids in Melanotan 1, which is as follows: Asp-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Lys.