MT-II stands out among melanocortin agents due to its potent activation of MC4R receptors in the central nervous system, where it promotes erections by stimulating forebrain and spinal pathways. Unlike typical erectile dysfunction treatments focusing on vascular tissues, MT-II acts centrally, showing efficacy in cases where traditional approaches may be less effective. Early studies, including those in Long-Evans rats, showed MT-II’s ability to induce spontaneous erections with central administration. The compound’s mechanism was further confirmed when spinally administered MC receptor antagonists blocked erections, underscoring MT-II’s central role rather than peripheral action.
King, S.H., Mayorov, A.V., Balse-Srinivasan, P., Hruby, V.J., Vanderah, T.W., and Wessells, H. (2007). Melanocortin receptors, melanotropic peptides and penile erection. Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry.
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King, S.H., Mayorov, A.V., Balse-Srinivasan, P., Hruby, V.J., Vanderah, T.W., and Wessells, H. (2007). Melanocortin receptors, melanotropic peptides and penile erection. Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry.
King, S.H., Mayorov, A.V., Balse-Srinivasan, P., Hruby, V.J., Vanderah, T.W., and Wessells, H. (2007). Melanocortin receptors, melanotropic peptides and penile erection. Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry.
King, S.H., Mayorov, A.V., Balse-Srinivasan, P., Hruby, V.J., Vanderah, T.W., and Wessells, H. (2007). Melanocortin receptors, melanotropic peptides and penile erection. Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry.
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