Catalogue number
HOR-306
Synonyms
Melanotan-I, MT-I, Melanotan-1.
Description
Melanotan-I has the amino acid sequence of Ser-Tyr-Ser-Nle-Glu-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Gly-Lys-Pro-Val and a molecular weight of 1647.4 Dalton.
Physical Appearance
Sterile Filtered off-White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.
Formulation
The protein (1mg/ml) was lyophilized with no additives.
Solubility
It is recommended to reconstitute the lyophilized Melanotan-I in sterile 1% acetic acid not less than 100 μg/ml, which can then be further diluted to other aqueous solutions.
Stability
Lyophilized Melanotan-I although stable at room temperature for 3 weeks, should be stored desiccated below -18°C. Upon reconstitution MT-I should be stored at 4°C between 2-7 days and for future use below -18°C.
For long term storage it is recommended to add a carrier protein (0.1% HSA or BSA).
Please prevent freeze-thaw cycles.
Purity
Greater than 98.0% as determined by RP-HPLC.
Safety Data Sheet
Usage
Prospec's products are furnished for LABORATORY RESEARCH USE ONLY. The product may not be used as drugs, agricultural or pesticidal products, food additives or household chemicals.
