At a glance
Type: Synthetic melanocortin peptide
Category: Melanocortin research
Alternate names: Melanotan I, Melanotan-1, Afamelanotide-class α-MSH analog
Historical context
Developed in University of Arizona melanocortin research programmes; afamelanotide is an approved pharmaceutical implant in specific photodermatosis indications in some markets — VaultLabs research material is not that product.
Active research areas
MC1R binding and melanogenesis models
Comparative melanocortin analog pharmacology
Analytical identification versus MT-2 / PT-141
Material availability
VaultLabs catalog SKUs: mt1-10mg — view product pages for current AED pricing and lot documentation.
COA verification available per batch when published to the documentation portal.
Distinction from MT-2
All VaultLabs materials are supplied strictly for in vitro laboratory and research use. Not for human consumption, medical use, or personal application.