Characterization of MC3 and the other melanocortin receptors (MC) in the hypothalamo-pituitary-gonadal system of the mouse
Melanocortin receptors (MC, MC1–MC5) are GPCRs, activated with different affinities by the melanocortin peptides (α-, β-, γ-MSH and ACTH). MC3 has well characterised roles in both the central regulation of energy metabolism and peripheral inflammatory responses. The functions and distribution of MC3...
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University of Westminster
2014
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Online Access: | https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.619073 |