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melanotan-II

synthetic cyclic heptapeptide, an analog of alpha-melanotropin (4,10); capable of stimulating melanin synthesis & promoting rapid tanning of skin; currently in trials for use in the prevention of sunlight-induced skin cancer
Also Known As:
L-Lysinamide, N-acetyl-L-norleucyl-L-alpha-aspartyl-L-histidyl-D-phenylalanyl-L-arginyl-L-tryptophyl-, cyclic (2-7)-peptide
Networked: 44 relevant articles (2 outcomes, 6 trials/studies)

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Bio-Agent Context: Research Results

Experts

1. Grill, Harvey J: 2 articles (05/2021 - 09/2012)
2. Hayes, Matthew R: 2 articles (05/2021 - 09/2012)
3. Hruby, Victor J: 2 articles (10/2020 - 08/2006)
4. Chhabra, Kavaljit H: 2 articles (01/2020 - 03/2016)
5. Low, Malcolm J: 2 articles (01/2020 - 03/2016)
6. Adan, Roger A H: 2 articles (01/2015 - 12/2005)
7. Pfaus, James G: 2 articles (04/2014 - 11/2006)
8. Aks, Steven E: 2 articles (05/2013 - 12/2012)
9. Bryant, Sean M: 2 articles (05/2013 - 12/2012)
10. Nelson, Michael E: 2 articles (05/2013 - 12/2012)

Related Diseases

1. Body Weight (Weight, Body)
2. Obesity
3. Insulin Resistance
4. Erectile Dysfunction
5. Skin Neoplasms (Skin Cancer)

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. Melanocortin Receptors (Melanocortin Receptor)
2. Leptin
3. Nitric Oxide (Nitrogen Monoxide)
4. Melanocortins
5. Peptides (Polypeptides)
6. alpha-MSH
7. Cyclic Peptides
8. Pro-Opiomelanocortin (Proopiomelanocortin)
9. Glucose (Dextrose)
10. Type 4 Melanocortin Receptor (Melanocortin-4 Receptor)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Injections
2. Surgical Decompression
3. Subcutaneous Injections