Antifibrotic and Anti-Inflammatory Actions of α-Melanocytic Hormone: New Roles for an Old Player

• Κύριοι συγγραφείς: Roshan Dinparastisaleh (Συγγραφέας), Mehdi Mirsaeidi (Συγγραφέας)
• Μορφή: Βιβλίο
• Έκδοση: MDPI AG, 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Θέματα: article
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The melanocortin system encompasses melanocortin peptides, five receptors, and two endogenous antagonists. Besides pigmentary effects generated by α-Melanocytic Hormone (α-MSH), new physiologic roles in sexual activity, exocrine secretion, energy homeostasis, as well as immunomodulatory actions, exe...