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Abstract
A family of G-protein-coupled receptors that have specificity for MELANOCYTE-STIMULATING HORMONES and ADRENOCORTICOTROPIC HORMONE. There are several subtypes of melanocortin receptors, each having a distinct ligand specificity profile and tissue localization.
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- Melanocortin Receptor
- Receptor, Melanocortin
- Receptors, Melanocortin
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Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, agonists, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, biosynthesis, blood, chemistry, classification, deficiency, drug effects, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, physiology, radiation effects, therapeutic use, ultrastructure.
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general or unspecified; prefer specifics
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History Note
2004; use RECEPTORS, MELANOCORTIN (NM) 1994-2003
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- Receptors, Corticotropin (1994-2003)
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References
- National Library of Medicine. Melanocortin Receptors. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D044101. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D044101
- Melanocortin Receptors. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melanocortin_receptor
- Melanocortin Receptors. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q24784850