For a good many years, researchers have been doing extensive testing on many different types of peptides. One such peptide is called Melanotan. This peptide has been researched on many different types of test subjects to see what kind of interaction it has between different types of cells and tissues. The results of this exploration have helped researchers learn a lot about how this particular sequence of amino acids works with bodies, and have prompted further research into what potential uses this peptide could have in the future.
The Basics of Melanotan
Melanotan II was originally created to be able to test the effects of a synthetic peptide on different types of animal skin, so that researchers would be able to further understand the effects of skin pigmentation. This peptide was created within a laboratory at the University of Arizona, and has been used in multiple types of research since. This peptide has directly impacted the study of skin cancer and its development in multiple different types of animals, allowing researchers to have a deeper understanding of how the cancerous cells form and what bodily functions are triggered during the formation process.
The Effects of Melanotan
So far, research has shown that Melanotan acts similarly to natural melanin within the body of the test subjects. It triggers the body to react as though it has a protective barrier the next time it is exposed to UV light, within the peptide's half-life time. Researchers discovered that Melanotan has a very short half-life time, so the protective effects that the test subjects were experiencing lasted for just a small quantity of time. Once the peptide wore off, the test subject's ability to protect themselves returned to pre-exposure levels.
One thing the researchers did not expect to find, however, was that the skin that was exposed to Melanotan showed an increased level of skin pigmentation. This was similar to a tan, but without the harmful exposure that test subjects would normally require in order to get the same effect. This allowed researchers to continue their experimentation into the effects that synthetic pigmentation could have with the skin of many different animals, furthering their levels of understanding of how bodies react to both synthetic and natural melanin.
Melanotan has sparked research into other studies as well. It is now being researched to help test subjects with conditions such as skin cancer, photosensitivity, phototoxicity, and other similar conditions. These tests will help researchers understand the bodily processes that accompany these types of disorders, enabling them to hypothesize on future aids or cures to these types of conditions.
Gone are the days where people had to simply sit idly by and deal with the negative effects that medical conditions can cause. Thanks to the advances in peptide research, there are now deeper understandings of how different types of tissues react during these conditions, with and without exposure to the many synthetic peptides. This allows for researchers to work on molecular and cellular levels to help figure out how to make the lives of sufferers better. With research into peptides just like Melanotan, who knows what the next potential discovery might end up being.
DISCLAIMER: Melanotan, like many other peptides, was not created for, and is not intended for, ingestion by humans. It should not ever come into contact with the skin, and needs to be washed off immediately should any type of contact occur. Researchers must wear appropriate safety gear to protect themselves from incidental contact, including eyewear, gloves, and all other types of protective coverings. Do not use this product for any use outside of how it is intended to be used.
