Afamelanotide acetate

  • Chemical Properties
CAS No. 1566590-77-9 Cat. No. BCP35773
Name Afamelanotide acetate
Synonyms CUV1647; CUV-1647; CUV 1647; MBJ 05; MBJ-05; MBJ05; Melanotan I; Melanotan-1; MT-1;
Formula C80H115N21O21 M. Wt 1706.93
  • Biological Activity
Description Afamelanotide is a Melanocortin receptor agonist. Afamelanotide is a synthetic peptide and analogue of α-melanocyte stimulating hormone used to prevent skin damage from the sun in people with erythropoietic protoporphyria .It is under development in other skin disorders in several jurisdictions. It causes skin to turn darker by causing the skin to make more melanin.
Pathways GPCR/G Protein 
Targets Melanocortin Receptor 

Structure

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