Description

Why PT-141 Is Commonly Referred to as “The Love Peptide”

PT-141 (Bremelanotide Acetate) is often informally referred to as “the love peptide” due to its central nervous system activity on melanocortin receptors that are involved in neurobehavioural and motivational pathways.

Unlike many compounds that act through peripheral mechanisms, PT-141 primarily exerts its effects through central melanocortin signalling, particularly via MC3 and MC4 receptors in the brain. These receptors are known to participate in neural circuits associated with:

• Motivation and reward processing

• Emotional responsiveness

• Autonomic nervous system signalling

• Neurochemical pathways linked to interpersonal and behavioural responses

Early research observations noted that modulation of these central pathways could influence psychological and behavioural states related to attraction, interest, and affiliative behaviour, rather than acting through hormonal or vascular systems. This central, brain-mediated mechanism led to the informal nickname “the love peptide” in research and popular science contexts.

🧪 Composition

• PT-141 (Bremelanotide Acetate) – 5.83 mg/mL

• Sterile aqueous solution

• Pharmaceutical excipients q.s.

💉 Dosage Form

• Subcutaneous injection

• Sterile, single-use disposable injection pen

📦 Packaging

• 1 × disposable SC injection pen (3 mL)

• Single-use only

• Tamper-evident packaging

❄️ Storage

Store refrigerated at 2–8 °C.
Do not freeze.
Protect from light.
Keep out of reach of children.

⚠️ Professional Disclaimer

This product is supplied for professional, educational, and research purposes only.
Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Handling and administration must be performed by qualified professionals in accordance with applicable regulations.