Bremelanotide
Bremelanotide (PT-141), cyclic melanocortin receptor agonist
7 Amino Acids · MW: 1025.2 Da
Amino Acids
7
Molecular Weight
1025.2 Da
Half-life
about 2.7 h
Research Score
5.0
Studies
200
Storage
Store lyophilized at -20°C, reconstituted at 2-8°C
What is Bremelanotide?
Bremelanotide is a melanocortin receptor agonist best known for on-demand treatment of female hypoactive sexual desire disorder. In research settings it has also been explored for libido and erectile response via central melanocortin pathways.
Key Benefits & Mechanisms
increases sexual desire
supports arousal
may improve erectile response
on-demand use
Research Summary
Human studies and approval data support meaningful effects on sexual desire in women, with a central mechanism involving melanocortin signaling. It is one of the most clinically relevant peptides in this category and is commonly used as the reference compound for PT-141-type research.
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