Melanotan 2 and Melanocortin SignalingMelanotan 2 produces its effects by binding with melanocortin receptors. There are five known melanocortin receptors, each with different function. MT-2 is known to bind primarily to MC-4R and MC-1R, but also binds weakly to MC-3R. MC-1R: Found on melanocytes, stimulation of MC-1R causes darkening of the skin and hair. MC-2R: […]
Melanotan 1 Originally Designed for Sunless TanningMT-1 has been studied in phase 1 clinical trials for its effect on tanning in humans exposed to ultraviolet radiation. The research showed that subjects administered MT-1 were 75% more likely to tan and 47% less likely to experience sunburn. Compared to controls, subjects given melanotan 1 required 50% […]
Thymosin Alpha-1 Modulates the Immune SystemThymosin alpha-1, first isolated from tissue of the thymus gland, is a potent regulator of immune function. The thymus is responsible for making T-cells and for ensuring that they mature properly. T-cells are some of the most important parts of the adaptive immune system, where they help the immune system […]
As a GHRH analogue, tesamorelin has all of the same effects as GHRH and GHRH analogues like sermorelin, GRF (1-29), CJC-1295, etc. The addition of trans-3-hexanoic acid to tesamorelin makes it more stable in human plasma and thus increases its half-life. Despite this increase in half-life, tesamorelin, like CJC-1295, preserves the physiological action of GHRH […]
1. TB-500 and Neurologic FunctionResearch in rats has found that TB-500 encourages central and peripheral nervous system tissues to undergo repair and remodeling following injury. Though the exact mechanism has yet to be elucidated, the research indicates that TB-500 activates the cells that support neurons. These cells, called oligodendrocytes, keep neurons healthy[1]. Boosting their activity […]
1. Sermorelin and Heart HealthHeart attack, while acutely life-threatening, can also lead to long-term disability secondary to heart failure, cardiac conduction abnormalities (arrhythmias), reduced exercise capacity, pain, and more. A number of these problems result from cardiac remodeling that follows damage to myocytes (heart muscle cells). Often, cardiac remodeling leads not only to scarring in […]
1. GHK-Cu and Skin HealingGHK-Cu is a natural part of human blood and, as such, has been found to play an integral role in skin regeneration pathways. Research in skin cultures has found that GHK stimulates the synthesis and breakdown of collagen, glycosaminoglycans, and other extracellular matrix components like proteoglycans and chondroitin sulfate. At least […]
