MT-1 (Melanotan I) is a synthetic analog of alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone (α-MSH), the natural signal the body uses to trigger melanogenesis and protective pigmentation. It is the most extensively studied compound for achieving a photoprotective tan without relying on hours of direct sun exposure.
In clinical and preclinical studies, MT-1 has been shown to induce melanin in a dose-dependent manner, reduce susceptibility to sunburn, and provide a more uniform and longer-lasting pigment base. Unlike other α-MSH analogs, MT-1 has been investigated primarily for its selective profile on melanogenesis with minimal interference on other systems.
BioPeptideX supplies MT-1 as a 10 mg lyophilized powder, ≥99% HPLC verified, sealed under inert atmosphere and shipped with a Certificate of Analysis. Every vial is lot-traceable — for laboratory research use only.