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Melanocortins

Peptides derived from pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) which can stimulate MELANOCYTES or CORTICOTROPHS. Melanocortins include ACTH; ALPHA-MSH; and other peptides such as BETA-MSH and GAMMA-MSH, derived from other fragments of POMC. These peptides act through a variety of MELANOCORTIN RECEPTORS to control different functions including steroidogenesis, energy homeostasis, feeding, and skin pigmentation.
Also Known As:
Melanocortin
Networked: 946 relevant articles (49 outcomes, 72 trials/studies)

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Experts

1. Guarini, Salvatore: 30 articles (06/2018 - 01/2002)
2. Giuliani, Daniela: 28 articles (06/2018 - 08/2002)
3. Ottani, Alessandra: 21 articles (06/2018 - 09/2007)
4. Cone, Roger D: 19 articles (01/2022 - 07/2002)
5. Haskell-Luevano, Carrie: 19 articles (01/2021 - 06/2002)
6. Marks, Daniel L: 18 articles (01/2020 - 04/2003)
7. Hall, John E: 17 articles (01/2021 - 12/2004)
8. Squadrito, Francesco: 16 articles (10/2014 - 08/2004)
9. da Silva, Alexandre A: 15 articles (01/2021 - 12/2004)
10. Zaffe, Davide: 14 articles (01/2017 - 11/2005)

Related Diseases

1. Obesity
2. Inflammation (Inflammations)
3. Cachexia
4. Body Weight (Weight, Body)
5. Hyperphagia (Overeating)

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. Peptides (Polypeptides)
2. Leptin
3. Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)
4. Melanocortins
5. Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormones (MSH)
6. alpha-MSH
7. Hormones (Hormone)
8. Steroids
9. Type 4 Melanocortin Receptor (Melanocortin-4 Receptor)
10. Melanocortin Receptors (Melanocortin Receptor)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass)
3. Ligation
4. Bariatric Surgery
5. Oral Administration