mSystems 6 , e0096421 (2021)
WEIGHT LOSS: In clinical trials comparing both of these peptide therapies, the following results were recorded: Because it is the newest drug in the class and has the dual receptor modality, GLP-1/GIP is considered the best medication of the two
It was developed to mimic the action of naturally occurring MSH, a hormone involved in: Melanin production (skin pigmentation) Immune system modulation Appetite regulation Sexual arousal and libido Inflammatory balance Melanotan II works by binding to melanocortin receptors (MC1R, MC3R, MC4R, and MC5R), which are found not only in the skin but also in the brain, immune system, gut, and sexual organs
Antimicrobial properties: Studies have shown that KPV possesses direct antimicrobial activity against certain bacteria, notably Staphylococcus aureus