La Catégorie
Sexual & Mood
Melanocortin and oxytocin-family reference compounds studied in models of central-nervous-system and neuroendocrine signaling.
A synthetic melanocortin analog investigated in preclinical models for melanocortin-receptor binding, melanogenesis pathways, and central nervous-system signaling. For laboratory and scientific research purposes only.
A neuropeptide investigated in preclinical models for its role in social-bonding pathways, stress-response modulation, and oxytocin-receptor signaling. For laboratory and scientific research purposes only.
Melanocortin and neuroendocrine signaling
This category covers two receptor families. Melanocortin receptors span five subtypes with distinct distributions — MC1R in melanocytes, MC3R and MC4R in the central nervous system — and synthetic analogs are studied primarily for subtype selectivity and the cAMP response each subtype produces. Neuropeptide receptors such as the oxytocin receptor sit in a separate family and are studied for their role in social-bonding and stress-response pathways.
Why selectivity is the whole question
A molecule that activates several melanocortin subtypes produces a composite readout that cannot be attributed to any one of them. Subtype-selective binding data is therefore the first thing to look for in the literature on any compound in this category.
Endpoints to expect
Receptor-binding affinity panels across subtypes, cAMP accumulation assays, and in animal models, region-specific expression mapping.
Sexual & Mood — FAQ
- Are these compounds sold for human use?
- No. Every compound in this catalog is supplied strictly as a reference material for in-vitro laboratory research. They are not drugs, supplements, or cosmetics, and they are not for human or animal administration.
- What purity standard applies?
- Every batch is analyzed by reverse-phase HPLC at ≥98% purity, confirmed for identity by mass spectrometry, quantitatively assayed for content, and screened for heavy metals. Batch-specific third-party certificates are published on each product page.
- Is bacteriostatic water included?
- No. Diluent is supplied separately and is listed under Supplies. Bacteriostatic water (0.9% benzyl alcohol) is the standard laboratory diluent for multi-draw reference vials.
- How should material be stored on arrival?
- Lyophilized reference compounds are kept sealed and refrigerated at 2–8 °C for short-term working stock, or frozen at −20 °C or colder for long-term archive. Once reconstituted, solution is refrigerated, protected from light, and treated as a consumable.