Definition
The MC4 receptor is one of the central melanocortin receptors involved in sexual arousal and appetite regulation. On TruthTides, MC4 is referenced as a primary target of PT-141 (Bremelanotide), an FDA-approved melanocortin receptor agonist that acts on MC3 and MC4 receptors in the central nervous system to modulate sexual desire. This central mechanism distinguishes PT-141 from PDE5 inhibitors such as sildenafil, which act peripherally on blood flow rather than centrally on desire.
Source: PT-141 peptide summary and FAQ
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