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Melanotan II activates melanocortin receptors affecting pigmentation

Melanotan II activates melanocortin receptors affecting pigmentation

Journal of Investigative Dermatology

2002

Study summary

Study exploring melanocortin receptor activation by melanotan II.

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Peptides studied

Melanotan II

Goals studied

Peptides for Skin Health

Tanning

Stack studied

Metabolic Stack

Key findings

Increased melanin production and tanning response observed.

Study details

Study type

human clinical trial

Journal

Journal of Investigative Dermatology

DOI / PubMed

PMID:11880576

Year

2002

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