Description
PT-141 is a research material commonly used as a reference standard or experimental reagent in controlled laboratory settings. Typical use cases include melanocortin receptor binding and functional assays, comparative melanocortin pharmacology, analytical method development, and non-clinical workflows.
Notably, the mechanism by which melanocortin receptor activation produces the approved effect is not established — the compound was approved on clinical endpoints rather than on a characterized pathway.
Documentation such as COA, HPLC chromatograms, and LC-MS data may be available on a lot basis where applicable. Request documentation by emailing connect@novuspeptides.com with the catalog number and required tests.
This product is sold strictly for laboratory research use only and is not intended for human or veterinary administration. Buyer is responsible for lawful handling, storage, and use in accordance with all applicable regulations.
Technical Summary
- Catalog #:PT-141
- Form:Lyophilized Powder
- Purity:≥ 99%
- Verification:HPLC / LC-MS
- CAS Number:189691-06-3
- Molecular Weight:1025.16 g/mol
- Molecular Formula:C50H68N14O10
- Sequence:Ac-Nle-cyclo[Asp-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Lys]-OH (7 aa; 2→7 lactam, C-terminal acid)
- Appearance:White Lyophilized Powder
- Synonyms:Bremelanotide
- Relationship to MT-2:Deaminated derivative and likely metabolite — carboxyl where MT-2 has an amide
