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How is Melanotan I related to afamelanotide research?

Melanotan I is a linear alpha-MSH analog associated with the afamelanotide research lineage. Clinical publications establish that lineage but do not verify or authorize use of Astral research material.

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Research compoundMelanotan I
CAS number75921-69-6
Molecular formulaC78H111N21O19
Molecular weight1646.9 g/mol

Source trail

Selected references

  1. Clinical commentary

    An α-MSH analog in erythropoietic protoporphyria.

    Luger TA, Böhm M. Journal of Investigative Dermatology (2015).

    Provides clinical research context for an alpha-MSH analog without making a claim about Astral material.

    PMID 25785940 · DOI 10.1038/jid.2015.16

  2. Investigational-drug review

    Afamelanotide, an agonistic analog of α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone, in dermal phototoxicity of erythropoietic protoporphyria.

    Minder EI. Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs (2010).

    Describes afamelanotide's research lineage and melanocortin mechanism.

    PMID 21073357 · DOI 10.1517/13543784.2010.535515

How to interpret this page

These sources establish research context only. They do not verify an Astral lot, support dosing or human use, or prove safety or efficacy. Use the lot-specific COA for analytical evidence.

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