Melanotan II
Melanotan II
Melanotan II (pronounced: mel-uh-no-tan two) is a synthetic analogue of the peptide hormone melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) that stimulates melanogenesis and increases sexual arousal. It was originally developed at the University of Arizona for the purpose of combating skin cancer and has since been used for various other applications.
Etymology
The term "Melanotan" is derived from the Greek words "melas" or "melanos", meaning black or dark, and "tan", referring to the process of tanning. The "II" denotes that it is the second variant of this peptide hormone developed.
Usage
Melanotan II is commonly used for skin tanning, sexual stimulation, and appetite suppression. It is administered through subcutaneous injections and has been reported to increase the production of melanin in the skin, leading to a darker complexion. It is also known to stimulate the brain's hypothalamus to increase sexual arousal and decrease appetite.
Related Terms
- Melanocyte: A type of skin cell that produces and contains the pigment melanin.
- Melanogenesis: The process by which melanin is produced in the body.
- Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH): A hormone that stimulates the production and release of melanin by melanocytes.
- Hypothalamus: A region of the brain that controls a wide range of bodily functions, including hunger, thirst, body temperature, and sexual behavior.
Side Effects
Potential side effects of Melanotan II include nausea, stomach cramps, decreased appetite, flushing, tiredness, yawning, darkened skin, spontaneous erections of the penis, and other side effects.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Melanotan II
- Wikipedia's article - Melanotan II
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