Cytoprotective Effects of β-Melanocortin in the Rat Gastrointestinal Tract

Cytoprotective Effects of β-Melanocortin in the Rat Gastrointestinal Tract

Recently discovered anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties of melanocortin peptides led to the conclusion that they might serve as new anti-inflammatory therapeutics. The purpose of this work was to examine the effectiveness of β-melanocortin (β-MSH) in two experimental models: ethanol-in...

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Main Authors: Gorana Aralica, Ana Kozmar, Ivan Alerić, Paško Konjevoda, Mirna Bradamante, Nikola Štambuk, Petra Turčić
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-10-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
β-melanocortin
cytoprotection
gastritis
colitis
TNBS
hepatoprotection
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/17/10/11680

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