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Alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone (α-MSH) is a post-caspase suppressor of apoptosis in RAW 264.7 macrophages. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2013
The neuropeptide alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone (α-MSH) is an important regulator of immune cell activity within the immunosuppressive ocular microenvironment.
Andrew W Taylor
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Depletion of Alpha-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone Induces Insatiable Appetite and Gains in Energy Reserves and Body Weight in Zebrafish

Biomedicines, 2021
The functions of anorexigenic neurons secreting proopiomelanocortin (POMC)/alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH) of the melanocortin system in the hypothalamus in vertebrates are energy homeostasis, food intake, and body weight regulation. However,
Yang-Wen Hsieh, Yi-Wen Tsai, Hsin-Hung Lai, Chi-Yu Lai, Chiu-Ya Lin, Guor Mour Her   +5 more
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Alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone (α-MSH): biology, clinical relevance and implication in melanoma

Journal of Translational Medicine, 2023
Alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone (α-MSH) and its receptor, melanocortin 1 receptor (MC1R), have been proposed as potential target for anti-cancer strategies in melanoma research, due to their tissue specific expression and involvement in melanocyte ...
Luigi Dall’Olmo, Nicole Papa, Nicoletta Concetta Surdo, Ilaria Marigo, Simone Mocellin   +4 more
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Posttranslational modifications of proopiomelanocortin in vertebrates and their biological significance

Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2013
Proopiomelanocortin (POMC) is the precursor of several peptide hormones generated in the pituitary gland. After biosynthesis, POMC undergoes several posttranslational modifications, including proteolytic cleavage, acetylation, amidation, phosphorylation,
Akiyoshi eTakahashi, Kanta eMizusawa
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Combination of alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone with conventional antibiotics against methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2013
Our previous studies revealed that alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone (α-MSH) is strongly active against Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) including methicillin resistant S. aureus (MRSA).
Madhuri Singh, Ravisekhar Gadepalli, Benu Dhawan, Kasturi Mukhopadhyay   +3 more
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The Influence of α-, β-, and γ-Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone on Acetaminophen Induced Liver Lesions in Male CBA Mice

Molecules, 2010
Research over the past decade has indicated that melanocortin peptides are potent inhibitors of inflammation and a promising source of new anti-inflammatory and cytoprotective therapies.
Vladimir Blagaić, Karlo Houra, Petra Turčić, Nikola Štambuk, Paško Konjevoda, Alenka Boban-Blagaić, Tomislav Kelava, Marina Kos, Gorana Aralica, Filip Čulo   +9 more
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Binding of cationic analogues of α-MSH to lipopolysaccharide and disruption of the cytoplasmic membranes caused bactericidal action against Escherichia coli

Scientific Reports, 2022
In earlier reports, we have shown the antimicrobial activity of a host neuropeptide, alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone (α-MSH) and its cationic analogues against Staphylococcus aureus.
Kanchan Tiwari, Madhuri Singh, Prince Kumar, Kasturi Mukhopadhyay   +3 more
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In vivo multiplex quantitative analysis of 3 forms of alpha melanocyte stimulating hormone in pituitary of prolyl endopeptidase deficient mice

Molecular Brain, 2009
Background In vitro reactions are useful to identify putative enzyme substrates, but in vivo validation is required to identify actual enzyme substrates that have biological meaning. To investigate in vivo effects of prolyl endopeptidase (PREP), a serine
Perroud Bertrand, Alvarado Rudy J, Espinal Glenda M, Morado Alex R, Phinney Brett S, Warden Craig H   +5 more
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Nalfurafine Hydrochloride, a κ-Opioid Receptor Agonist, Induces Melanophagy via PKA Inhibition in B16F1 Cells

Cells, 2022
Selective autophagy controls cellular homeostasis by degrading unnecessary or damaged cellular components. Melanosomes are specialized organelles that regulate the biogenesis, storage, and transport of melanin in melanocytes.
Ha Jung Lee, Seong Hyun Kim, Yong Hwan Kim, So Hyun Kim, Gyeong Seok Oh, Ji-Eun Bae, Joon Bum Kim, Na Yeon Park, Kyuhee Park, Eunbyul Yeom, Kwiwan Jeong, Pansoo Kim, Doo Sin Jo, Dong-Hyung Cho   +13 more
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Desacetyl-α-melanocyte stimulating hormone and α-melanocyte stimulating hormone are required to regulate energy balance

Molecular Metabolism, 2018
Objective: Regulation of energy balance depends on pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC)-derived peptides and melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R). Alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone (α-MSH) is the predicted natural POMC-derived peptide that regulates energy balance ...
Kathleen G. Mountjoy, Alexandre Caron, Kristina Hubbard, Avik Shome, Angus C. Grey, Bo Sun, Sarah Bould, Martin Middleditch, Beau Pontré, Ailsa McGregor, Paul W.R. Harris, Renata Kowalczyk, Margaret A. Brimble, Rikus Botha, Karen M.L. Tan, Sarah J. Piper, Christina Buchanan, Syann Lee, Anthony P. Coll, Joel K. Elmquist   +19 more
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