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2 peptides
Tanning & Pigmentation
Melanotan peptides activate melanocortin receptors to stimulate melanin production, producing a tanning effect with or without UV exposure. Also studied for UV-protective effects.
2 peptides in this category
Melanotan II
MT-II, MT-2
CGrade CPrimarily animal or in-vitro studies; limited human dataResearch OnlyResearch OnlyNo regulatory approval in any major jurisdiction; for research use only
- Stimulates melanogenesis (tanning)
- Tanning without UV exposure (photoprotection)
- Appetite suppression
Melanotan I
Afamelanotide, Scenesse
AGrade ALarge human randomised controlled trials or FDA/major-authority approvedFDA ApprovedFDA ApprovedApproved by the US Food and Drug Administration for at least one indication
- Skin pigmentation
- UV photoprotection
- FDA-approved for EPP