GLOW vs Melanotan I
GLOW and Melanotan I are both studied in skin research, but they are different classes of compound with different reported research applications.
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Last updated August 25, 2026
How do GLOW and Melanotan I differ?
GLOW (Co-formulated three-peptide research blend) is catalogued under skin & glow research; Melanotan I (Synthetic linear tridecapeptide) is catalogued under skin & glow research. Verve lists 5 reported research applications for GLOW and 5 for Melanotan I. Both are made in the United States, screened by HPLC to a 99%+ purity standard, and shipped with a batch-level certificate of analysis.
| field | GLOW | Melanotan I |
|---|---|---|
| compound class | Co-formulated three-peptide research blend | Synthetic linear tridecapeptide |
| research area | skin & glow | skin & glow |
| reported research applications | 5 listed | 5 listed |
| supplied as | co-formulated blend | single compound |
| catalog sizes | 70mg | 10mg |
| purity standard | 99%+ by HPLC | 99%+ by HPLC |
| manufactured | United States | United States |
| batch COA | published per lot | published per lot |
| endotoxin-tested option | available | not offered |
| co-formulated together in | not co-formulated | not co-formulated |
| price from | $171.49 | $64.99 |
| availability | in stock | in stock |
Prices and stock read live from the catalog. Both compounds are supplied strictly as reference materials for in-vitro laboratory research.
What is GLOW and what is Melanotan I?
GLOW is classified as Co-formulated three-peptide research blend; Melanotan I as Synthetic linear tridecapeptide. Both profiles below cover scientific identity only — what the molecule is and which laboratory models it appears in. Verve supplies both strictly as in-vitro reference materials, and neither profile describes human or veterinary use.
GLOW
Co-formulated three-peptide research blend
GLOW is a co-formulated research blend that combines three well-characterized reference peptides — GHK-Cu, BPC-157, and TB-500 — in a single vial. Each component is independently established in the literature: GHK-Cu as a copper-binding tripeptide, BPC-157 as a synthetic pentadecapeptide, and TB-500 as a fragment of the actin-binding protein thymosin beta-4.
full GLOW profile →Melanotan I
Synthetic linear tridecapeptide
Melanotan I, also known as afamelanotide, is a synthetic linear tridecapeptide and a structural analog of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (alpha-MSH), the endogenous ligand of the melanocortin receptor family. Substitutions to the native alpha-MSH sequence give the analog greater resistance to enzymatic degradation, which is why it is frequently selected as a stable reference ligand in melanocortin-pathway research.
full Melanotan I profile →Which research models is each compound studied in?
GLOW and Melanotan I both sit inside skin & glow research, so their listed models share framing while differing in specifics. The table lists 5 reported research applications for GLOW and 5 for Melanotan I. Rows are per compound, not equivalences.
| GLOW — reported research applications | Melanotan I — reported research applications |
|---|---|
| Dermal and collagen research models | Melanocortin-1 receptor (MC1R) binding and selectivity research |
| Extracellular-matrix remodeling research | Melanogenesis research in cultured melanocyte models |
| Cell-migration and cytoskeletal research | cAMP second-messenger signaling research |
| Multi-compound and combination peptide research | Comparative alpha-MSH analog and receptor-agonist studies |
| Comparative studies against single-peptide reference controls | Peptide-stability and enzymatic-degradation research |
Research contexts only. Both compounds are supplied for laboratory research use only, and no entry above describes an effect in humans or animals.
What sizes and prices does verve list for GLOW and Melanotan I?
GLOW is listed from $171.49 and Melanotan I from $64.99. The table below is every catalog size verve currently lists for the two compounds, at single-vial prices before the automatic multi-compound discount. Sizes describe the vial format supplied to the laboratory, nothing more.
| compound | size listed | price | availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLOW | 70mg | $171.49 | in stock |
| Melanotan I | 10mg | $64.99 | in stock |
Any 2 different compounds take 20% off, any 3 take 30% — applied automatically in the cart, no code. Orders placed Monday–Friday ship by 2pm CT, free over $100.
shop the compounds →Frequently asked questions about GLOW and Melanotan I
What is GLOW?
GLOW is a research blend of three peptides — GHK-Cu, BPC-157, and TB-500 — co-formulated in one vial. Verve supplies it as a research compound for laboratory use only, not for human or veterinary use.
What is GLOW studied for in research?
It is used in multi-compound dermal, extracellular-matrix remodeling, and cell-migration research models where these three peptides are studied together. Verve makes no health claims.
What is Melanotan I?
Melanotan I (afamelanotide) is a synthetic tridecapeptide analog of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone. Verve supplies it as a research compound for laboratory use only, not for human or veterinary use.
What is Melanotan I studied for in research?
It is used as a reference MC1R agonist in melanocortin receptor-binding, cAMP signaling, and melanogenesis research models in cultured cells. Verve makes no claims about use in humans or animals.
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