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Melanocortin Receptor Agonist Comparison
Melanotan 1 (MT1) differs significantly from related compounds in potency, duration, and side effect profiles, requiring distinct dosing approaches for research applications. Comparative analysis with similar melanocortin receptor agonists demonstrates unique
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- Melanotan 1 (MT1) differs significantly from related compounds in potency, duration, and side effect profiles, requiring distinct dosing approaches for research applications. Comparative analysis with similar melanocortin receptor agonists demonstrates unique pharmacological characteristics.
- Melanotan 1
- 0.16-0.25 mg/kg
- Daily
- 33-41 min
- MC1R selective
- Melanotan 2
- 0.5-2.0 mg
- 2.5-3 hours
- MC1R/MC4R activity
- PT-141
- 1.75 mg
- As needed
- 2.7 hours
- MC4R selective
- α-MSH
- 1-10 mg
- Multiple daily
- IV/SC
- 7-20 min
- Endogenous hormone