This category covers compounds used in dermal and pigmentation research: fibroblast and keratinocyte cultures, collagen and elastin synthesis assays, skin explant models, and melanocyte models of melanocortin-1 receptor (MC1R) signalling and melanogenesis.
The range includes GHK-Cu, a copper-binding tripeptide found naturally in plasma, studied in published literature in fibroblast cultures for its effects on collagen and extracellular-matrix gene expression; and Melanotan 2, a cyclic analogue of α-MSH that activates melanocortin receptors and is used in melanocyte and pigmentation models. Because the same molecules are studied in more than one model, GHK-Cu also appears under tissue-repair research and Melanotan 2 under reproductive signalling research.
Where a batch has been tested, its certificate of analysis is published in our lab reports with the batch number, test date and method. All products are supplied for in-vitro laboratory research only and are not for human or veterinary use.
A copper-binding tripeptide (glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine) found naturally in human plasma. Studied in published in vitro and animal research on extracellular matrix synthesis, skin cell biology and gene expression. Research use only.
- Purity tested
- Endotoxin tested
A synthetic cyclic analogue of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH) and a non-selective melanocortin receptor agonist. Studied in published research on melanocortin signalling, including melanogenesis in cell and animal models. Research use only.
- Purity tested
- Endotoxin tested