What is PT-141?
PT-141 (Bremelanotide) is a synthetic cyclic peptide analogue of alpha-MSH (alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone) that acts on melanocortin receptors MC3R and MC4R in the central nervous system. Unlike vasodilatory approaches to sexual dysfunction research, PT-141 works via CNS pathways — making it one of the only peptides studied for centrally-mediated sexual arousal in both male and female research models. It was FDA-approved in 2019 as Vyleesi for hypoactive sexual desire disorder in premenopausal women.
VELTRIDE supplies PT-141 10mg lyophilized powder at ≥98% HPLC-verified purity with Certificate of Analysis, shipped discreetly across Canada from West Kelowna, BC. Researchers studying melanocortin pathways, sexual function, and CNS-mediated arousal use PT-141 as a well-characterized reference compound.
Research Highlights
- Acts on MC3R and MC4R receptors — CNS-mediated mechanism distinct from PDE5 inhibitors
- FDA-approved (Vyleesi) for hypoactive sexual desire disorder in women
- Studied in both male and female sexual function models
- Potential applications in erectile dysfunction research via central arousal pathways
- Melanocortin receptor activity also studied for energy balance and mood
- Half-life approximately 2-4 hours — controllable dosing windows in research
- Complementary to Melanotan-2 research with more CNS-selective profile
PT-141 vs Melanotan-2
PT-141 is a metabolite of Melanotan-2 with a more CNS-selective profile and reduced tanning activity. Researchers studying sexual function specifically may prefer PT-141; those studying tanning, appetite suppression, and broader melanocortin activity may select Melanotan-2. Both are available from VELTRIDE Canada.
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What Researchers Are Saying
"PT-141 for our sexual dysfunction research model. Consistent purity and fast delivery to Alberta."
— B.H., Calgary AB"Best Bremelanotide source in Canada. COA always accurate, peptide ships professionally packaged."
— Q.J., Vancouver BC"VELTRIDE is reliable for melanocortin research in Canada. PT-141 batch quality is excellent."
— N.C., Toronto ON