melanocortin agonistTherapeutic Peptides

Afamelanotide (Scenesse)

A synthetic 13-amino acid alpha-MSH analog. FDA/EMA-approved as subcutaneous implant for erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP). Stimulates melanin production for photoprotection without UV exposure.

photoprotectionmelanogenesisEPP-treatmentFDA-approved
3D Structure
3D Structure
1646.85 Da
Molecular Weight1,646.85 Da
FormulaC78H111N21O19
PubChem CID16197727
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Intensity8241035124614581669m/z1646.8
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Summary

A synthetic 13-amino acid alpha-MSH analog. FDA/EMA-approved as subcutaneous implant for erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP). Stimulates melanin production for photoprotection without UV exposure.