Peptilex – The Peptide Encyclopedia
- 34 peptides – from semaglutide to BPC-157 – in one book
- An evidence grade (A–E) and the key studies for every peptide
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Skin & beauty
Melanotan II
- Type
- Synthetic analogue of alpha-MSH (non-selective melanocortin agonist)
- Main use or focus
- Tanning; libido; appetite suppression
Research at a glance
All papers251
Human studies83
Animal studies only142
Randomized trials4
Meta-analyses & systematic reviews1
Source: PubMed and ClinicalTrials.gov via the Peptilex study database
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What it is, how it acts, the key studies, risks and open questions.
Registered trials
ClinicalTrials.gov · name in study title · ongoing first
1 further registry entry from a sponsor we could not verify is not listed.
No registered trial yet on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Latest key papers
PubMed · newest first
- 2006
Human RCTFitzgerald LM et al. · PeptidesPMID 16293341
- 2004
Human RCTPhase 1Dorr RT et al. · Archives of DermatologyPMID 15262693
- 2000
Human RCTWessells H et al. · UrologyPMID 11018622
- 1997
Skin pigmentation and pharmacokinetics of melanotan-I in humans
Human RCTUgwu SO et al. · Biopharmaceutics & Drug DispositionPMID 9113347