Glutathione │ Nonapeptide - 1

Nonapeptide - 1

	Product Specification
Synonyms	Melanostatine, Oxytocin Intermediate-nine peptide
INCI Name	Nonapeptide-1
CAS No.	158563-45-2
Sequence	Met-Pro-D-Phe-Arg-D-Trp-Phe-Lys-Pro-Val-NH2
Molecular Formula	C61H87N15O9S
Molecular Weight	1206.5
Applications	skin radiance, skin brightening, anti-dark spot
Description	A skin lightening peptide, derived from the melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH)
Funcions	Prevents melanin synthesis and unwanted pigmentation by preventing activation of the tyrosinase, thus allowing for a better control over skin tone
Mode of action	An antagonist of α-MSH (Alpha Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone) α-MSH binds to the MC1-Receptor to activate the melanocyte to produce melanin. And high levels of melanin cause increasing skin pigmentation As nonapeptide-1 has a high affinity to the MC1-R, it competes with α-MSH to bind to the receptor and blocks it preventing further production of tyrosinase and therefore preventing the synthesis of melanin