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Melanocortins

Known as: Melanocortins [Chemical/Ingredient] 
Peptides derived from pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) which can stimulate MELANOCYTES or CORTICOTROPHS. Melanocortins include ACTH; ALPHA-MSH; and other… 
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2016
2016
Single Nucleotide Polymorphism of Melanocortin-4 Receptor Gene in American Mink ( Neovison vison )
Melanocortins are an important group of proteins controlling food intake and body weight. The most important hormone involved in… 
2013
2013
Modulatory effects of NDP-MSH in the regenerating liver after partial hepatectomy in rats.
Melanocortins are endogenous peptides that exert protective actions on the host physiology. The broad modulatory effects of these… 
Review
2012
Review
2012
Anorexigenic Peptides in Health and Disease
The regulation of satiety and body weight involves highly complex multiple interactions between the gastrointestinal tract… 
Review
2009
Review
2009
Neuroendocrine regulation of energy homeostasis
Energy homeostasis is under a strict control that allows the individual to adequately respond to environmental and internal… 
2008
2008
Does selective leptin resistance cause obesity-related hypertension?
Obesity is a major risk factor for hypertension, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Leptin is a hormone produced by adipocytes… 
2008
2008
Report of the 90 th Annual Meeting of the Endocrine Society , SAN FRANCISCO – JUNE 15-18 , 2008
The progesterone receptor (PR) is a hormone activated transcription factor essential for female reproductive function. PR also… 
2004
2004
The MC4 receptor as a therapeutic target
Melanocortins, which are derived from pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) by enzymatic processing, are involved in a wide range of… 
2002
2002
Melanocortins Mediate Insulin-Induced Hypophagia
1986
1986
Melanocortins and dopamine link in yawning behaviour.
1986
1986
Behavioural plasticity in aging rats: role of melanocortins