Melanotan II Research
Wessells 2000 — Melanotan II and Penile Erection
Journal of Urology
Hunter Wessells, et al.
Summary
Melanotan II was reported as a potent initiator of penile erection in men with erectile dysfunction, motivating later melanocortin agonist development.
Study Details
Study Design
Human pilot clinical study
Indication
Erectile dysfunction
Intervention
Melanotan II
Species
Human
Risk of Bias Assessment
Small early study
Tags
SourceHumanMelanotan IiErectile DysfunctionMelanocortin
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Last VerifiedMay 9, 2026
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