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| Field | Last updated |
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| Aliases | Afamelanotide, SCENESSE, [Nle4, D-Phe7]-α-MSH, MT-1, NDP-MSH |
| Category | Skin & Hair |
| Formula | C₇₈H₁₁₁N₂₁O₁₉ |
| Molecular weight | 1646.85 Da |
| Half-life | ~30 min (plasma); ~10 days (slow-release implant) |
| Mechanism (summary) | Melanotan 1 is best understood clinically as afamelanotide — the active ingredient in SCENESSE, an FDA-approved implant for adults with erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP). It is not approved as a cosmetic tanning aid. |
| Dosing notes | Approved dose: one 16 mg subcutaneous implant every 2 months, inserted by a trained healthcare professional. No approved tanning or cosmetic regimen exists. |
| Storage |
Labeled storage: refrigeration at 2°C to 8°C, with protection from light. |
| Read more | Full reference → |
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