Melanocortins, Melanocortin Receptors and Multiple Sclerosis
The melanocortins and their receptors have been extensively investigated for their roles in the hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal axis, but to a lesser extent in immune cells and in the nervous system outside the hypothalamic axis. This review discusses corticosteroid dependent and independent effects o...
Main Authors: | Robert P. Lisak, Joyce A. Benjamins |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-08-01
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Series: | Brain Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/7/8/104 |
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