Pharmaceutical Peptides

PT-141 (Bremelanotide)

PT-141 (Bremelanotide) is a synthetic melanocortin receptor agonist peptide developed from Melanotan II. It acts on the central nervous system through MC3R and MC4R receptors to modulate sexual arousal pathways. PT-141 was FDA-approved in 2019 under the brand name Vyleesi for the treatment of hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) in premenopausal women. As a B2B supplier, we provide pharmaceutical-grade PT-141 in lyophilized powder form with verified purity exceeding 99% by HPLC analysis.

Technical Specifications

SequenceAc-Nle-cyclo[Asp-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Lys]-OH
Molecular FormulaC50H68N14O10
Molecular Weight1025.18 g/mol
Purity≥99% (HPLC)
FormLyophilized powder
Storage-20°C, desiccated
CAS189691-06-3

Application Areas

  • Sexual dysfunction research
  • Melanocortin receptor signaling studies
  • Neuroendocrine pathway investigation
  • Central nervous system pharmacology
  • Reproductive medicine research
  • Appetite and energy homeostasis studies

Published Research on PT-141 (Bremelanotide)

Kingsberg SA et al. (2019) published in Obstetrics & Gynecology the RECONNECT phase 3 trial results demonstrating Bremelanotide's significant efficacy in treating HSDD with favorable safety profile.

Research by Clayton AH et al. (2016) in The Journal of Sexual Medicine confirmed that PT-141 acts through melanocortin-4 receptor activation, providing a novel central mechanism for sexual desire enhancement.

A comprehensive review in Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy (2020) highlighted Bremelanotide as the first melanocortin agonist approved for sexual dysfunction, representing a new therapeutic class.

Frequently Asked Questions About PT-141 (Bremelanotide)

PT-141, also known as Bremelanotide, is a synthetic cyclic heptapeptide melanocortin receptor agonist. It acts on MC3R and MC4R receptors in the central nervous system to modulate sexual arousal pathways. It was FDA-approved in 2019 as Vyleesi.

We supply PT-141 at ≥99% (HPLC) purity with comprehensive Certificate of Analysis including mass spectrometry, amino acid analysis, and endotoxin testing per ICH guidelines.

While both are melanocortin agonists, PT-141 was specifically engineered from Melanotan II to selectively target sexual function pathways via MC3R/MC4R receptors, with significantly reduced melanogenic (tanning) activity compared to Melanotan II.

MOQ for wholesale PT-141 depends on the quantity and grade required. Contact our sales team for specific pricing information.

PT-141 should be stored at -20°C in lyophilized form, protected from light and moisture. After reconstitution, store at 2-8°C and use within 14 days.

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