{"product_id":"mt2","title":"MT2","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"509\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"130\"\u003eMT-2 (Melanotan II)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a synthetic peptide analog of \u003cstrong data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"208\"\u003eα-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH)\u003c\/strong\u003e, widely studied for its effects on \u003cstrong data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"320\"\u003emelanogenesis, pigmentation pathways, and melanocortin receptor activity\u003c\/strong\u003e[1][6]. Research has also explored its interaction with \u003cstrong data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"410\"\u003eMC1R, MC3R, and MC4R receptors\u003c\/strong\u003e, which are involved in skin pigmentation, appetite regulation, and neuroendocrine signaling[2][4].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"784\"\u003eMT-2 has been primarily investigated in controlled research settings for its ability to \u003cstrong data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"660\"\u003estimulate melanin production independently of UV exposure\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a focus of studies related to pigmentation biology, photoprotection mechanisms, and melanocyte activation[3][5].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"968\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"824\"\u003eAdministration (research setting):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"827\"\u003eTypically studied via \u003cstrong data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"875\"\u003esubcutaneous injection\u003c\/strong\u003e, following titration-based protocols to assess individual response and receptor sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"989\"\u003eReconstitution:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"992\"\u003eAdd 2.0 mL bacteriostatic water → \u003cstrong data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003e5 mg\/mL concentration\u003c\/strong\u003e (≈5000 mcg\/mL).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003eTypical research ranges:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003eInitial titration studies: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1163\"\u003e100–250 mcg per administration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003eCommon research range: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003e250–1000 mcg\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on study design and objectives[2][3]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003eMeasurement guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003eAt 5 mg\/mL, 1 unit on a U-100 insulin syringe (0.01 mL) ≈ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003e50 mcg\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing precise micro-dosing and gradual protocol adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003eLyophilized vial: store frozen at −20 °C (−4 °F).\u003cbr data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003eAfter reconstitution: refrigerate at 2–8 °C (35.6–46.4 °F).\u003cbr data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003eProtect from light and avoid repeated freeze–thaw cycles to maintain peptide stability.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"USA Peptides","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47177203941625,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"PYG","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/5394\/7129\/files\/MT2.png?v=1767699266","url":"https:\/\/zenithlabsusa.com\/products\/mt2","provider":"USA Peptides","version":"1.0","type":"link"}