What is Melanotan 2 (MT2)? Melanotan 2 is a synthetic peptide designed to mimic the body’s natural alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH). Developed by researchers at the University of Arizona in the 1980s, this neuropeptide was originally created to safely stimulate the body’s natural pigmentation process.
Key Research & Effects:
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Enhanced Pigmentation: Actively stimulates melanogenesis and the production of eumelanin, the pigment that determines skin and hair color.
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Sunless Tanning Focus: Highly researched for its ability to induce a deep tan without the need for extensive UV exposure.
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Libido & Arousal: Secondary studies have shown that MT2 can trigger sexual arousal and influence other related biological functions.
