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### Melanotan 1 Summary Melanotan 1, also known as afamelanotide, is a synthetic analog of α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH) that primarily acts as a melanocortin receptor agonist. It has been investigated for its potential applications in enhancing skin pigmentation and its role in various therapeutic contexts, including neuroprotection and cancer research.
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Highest phase: PreclinicalYears covered: 2023
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Polysorbate 80 coated chitosan nanoparticles for delivery of α-melanocyte stimulating hormone analog (NDP-MSH) to the brain reverse cognitive impairment related to neuroinflammation produced by a high-fat diet (HFD).StudyPubMedAdded Dec 12, 2025
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Melanocortin-receptor 4 activation modulates proliferation and differentiation of rat postnatal hippocampal neural precursor cells.StudyPubMedAdded Dec 12, 2025
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Melanocortin Receptor Agonist Bremelanotide Induces Cell Death and Growth Inhibition in Glioblastoma Cells via Suppression of Survivin Expression.StudyPubMedPublished Jan 1, 2023Added Dec 12, 2025
Bremelanotide treatment led to a 30% reduction in glioblastoma cell viability and a significant decrease in Survivin expression, but the clinical implications of these findings are not established.
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