PT-141 is a synthetic cyclic heptapeptide analogue of alpha-MSH, active at the MC1R, MC3R and MC4R melanocortin receptors. It is used in hypothalamic neuron culture to study receptor binding and second messenger response.
- Synthetic cyclic heptapeptide analogue of alpha-MSH
- Agonist at the MC1R, MC3R and MC4R melanocortin receptors
- Used in hypothalamic neuron culture models
- Applied in receptor binding and second messenger assays
- Purity confirmed by RP-HPLC, identity confirmed by mass spectrometry
Research profile: PT-141: structure, mechanism and research use






