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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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