Product name:Melitane / Nonapeptide-1
Cas No: 158563-45-2
Formula: C61H87N15O9S
Molecular:1206.52
Purity: 98%min
Source: synthetic
Grade: cosmetic
Stability: stable
Solubility: soluble in water

Nonapeptide-1, also called Melanostatine™ 5, is a propriety peptide that was originally developed for its antimicrobial activities. Animal research has revealed, however, that nonapeptide-1 can inhibit the synthesis of melanin, which makes it of interest for treating certain skin conditions. Animal models suggest that nonapeptide-1 can reduce synthesis of melanin and help decrease skin pigmentation to a substantial degree.

Nonapeptide-1 was first isolated from the yeast Streptomyces clavifer, but is now produced synthetically through recombinant genetic technology. It was first developed for its antimicrobial activities, but has since been found to be a strong inhibitor of melanin formation laboratory studies of yeast and melanoma (skin cancer) cells . Nonapeptide-1 consists of the amino acids arginine-lysine-methionine-phenylalanine-proline-tryptophan-valine.