PT-141 is a drug from the class of drugs melanocortin that is today used to treat sexual dysfunction. This proves to be a better drug from other sexual dysfunction drugs as it controls sexual function without acting directly on the vascular system of the person. There are also nasal formulations of PT-141 that is as convenient as its oral treatments. In fact it is more patient friendly than invasive treatments for ED like injections and trans-urethral pellets.

Palatin Technologies is the biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the development and discovery of melanocortin based MCR therapeutics. It has conducted numerous clinical investigations on PT-141 in the treatment of both male and female sexual dysfunction. PT-141 is in itself a copy of the hormone alpha-melanocyte-stimulating that is effective on the nervous system.

It is the melanocyte receptors of the brain that are responsible for sexual arousal; and it is by stimulating these receptors with PT141 that sexual function is stimulated. With Viagra, it is the circulatory system that gets affected by helping blood flow to the penis. However with PT-141, it goes directly to the brain. So it can be said that PT 141 does not just allow a sexual response to take place easily. It can have an effect on how one feels and thinks.

PT141 is expected to have extensive off label use like Viagra as it is fast acting and long lasting. It is packed in an easily concealed, single use nasal inhaler that is unaffected by food and alcohol consumption.