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Binding, thermodynamics, and selectivity of a non-peptide antagonist to the melanocortin-4 receptor [PDF]

, 2018
The melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) is a potential drug target for treatment of obesity, anxiety, depression, and sexual dysfunction. Crystal structures for MC4R are not yet available, which has hindered successful structure-based drug design.
Clark, Timothy, Heyder, Nicolas, Hildebrand, Peter W., Kleinau, Gunnar, Saleh, Noureldin, Scheerer, Patrick   +5 more
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Functional Characterization of MC1R-TUBB3 Intergenic Splice Variants of the Human Melanocortin 1 Receptor.

PLoS ONE, 2015
The melanocortin 1 receptor gene (MC1R) expressed in melanocytes is a major determinant of skin pigmentation. It encodes a Gs protein-coupled receptor activated by α-melanocyte stimulating hormone (αMSH).
Cecilia Herraiz, Conchi Olivares, Maria Castejón-Griñán, Marta Abrisqueta, Celia Jiménez-Cervantes, José Carlos García-Borrón   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Food and the brain: Neural and endocrine control of feeding, metabolism, and reproduction

Journal of Neuroendocrinology, Volume 38, Issue 1, January 2026.
Abstract Feeding and reproductive function are regulated by intricate systems that monitor food availability and energy stores, and on the basis of energy status, promote or put a brake on reproduction. This is particularly evident in the systems that regulate feeding and reproductive state in female mammals.
Naira da Silva Mansano, Calvin Vinh Lieu, Alfonso Abizaid   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Local Agouti Signaling Protein/Melanocortin Signaling System that Possibly Regulates Lipid Metabolism in Adipose Tissues of Chickens

The Journal of Poultry Science, 2010
The agouti signaling protein (ASIP)/melanocortin signaling system regulates lipid metabolism in humans but not in mice. To examine whether the system is present in adipose tissues in chickens, we performed reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction
Masafumi Yabuuchi, Kana Bando, Misato Hiramatsu, Sumio Takahashi, Sakae Takeuchi   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effect of NDP-a-MSH on PPAR-c and –b Expression and Anti-Inflammatory Cytokine Release in Rat Astrocytes and Microglia [PDF]

, 2013
Brain inflammation plays a central role in numerous brain pathologies. Microglia and astrocytes are the main effector cells that become activated when an inflammatory process takes place within the central nervous system. a-melanocytestimulating hormone (
Carniglia, Lila, Caruso, Carla Mariana, Durand, Daniela Elizabeth, Lasaga, Mercedes Isabel   +3 more
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Epidemiology of acquired hypothalamic obesity following traumatic brain injury and nonspecific hypothalamic microinjury: A nationwide German claims data analysis

Journal of Neuroendocrinology, Volume 38, Issue 1, January 2026.
Abstract Acquired hypothalamic obesity (aHO) is characterized by rapid and persistent weight gain resulting from structural or functional damage to the hypothalamus, typically accompanied by neuroendocrine dysfunction. While aHO is well described in the context of hypothalamic or suprasellar tumors, particularly craniopharyngioma, little is known about
Julian Witte, Nicolas Touchot, Manuel Batram, Jana Diekmannshemke, Mathias Flume, Hermann L. Müller   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

KNDy neurons as an indirect target of insulin‐like growth factor‐1

Journal of Neuroendocrinology, Volume 38, Issue 1, January 2026.
Abstract Neurons in the arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus (ARH) that coexpress kisspeptin, neurokinin B, and dynorphin (KNDy neurons) are considered the gonadotropin‐releasing hormone (GnRH) pulse generator necessary for fertility. KNDy neurons are also metabolic sensors controlling the hypothalamic–pituitary‐gonadal (HPG) axis.
Josiane do N. Silva, Ligia M. M. de Sousa, Maria E. de Sousa, Henrique R. Vieira, Guilherme A. Alves, Nicole T. Neifert, Aleisha M. Moore, Jose Donato Jr., Renata Frazao   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Nuclear gene indicates coat-color polymorphism in mammoths [PDF]

, 2006
By amplifying the melanocortin type 1 receptor from the woolly mammoth, we can report the complete nucleotide sequence of a nuclear-encoded gene from an extinct species.
Bertranpetit, Jaume, Hofreiter, Michael, Kuznetsova, Tatyana, Lalueza-Fox, Carles, Rabeder, Gernot, Rohland, Nadin, Römpler, Holger, Schöneberg, Torsten, Willerslev, Eske   +8 more
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Targeting Melasma: Innovations in Pigment Deposition and Photoaging in Cosmetic Dermatology

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Volume 25, Issue 1, January 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Melasma is a chronic, relapsing hyperpigmentation disorder driven by complex interactions among genetic predisposition, hormonal fluctuations, UV exposure, oxidative stress, inflammation, and photoaging. Its psychosocial impact is substantial, especially among women with darker skin types, and treatment remains challenging due to ...
Ting Liao, Rui Luo, Ying Deng, Hongqiu Yang, Yu Du   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Activation of the melanocortin-1 receptor attenuates neuronal apoptosis after traumatic brain injury by upregulating Merlin expression

Brain Research Bulletin
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a common disease worldwide with high mortality and disability rates. Besides the primary mechanical injury, the secondary injury associated with TBI can also induce numerous pathological changes, such as brain edema, nerve
Jinqi Lu, Jin Wang, Haibo Ni, Bing Li, Jingjing Yang, Jie Zhu, Jie Qian, Rong Gao, Rong Xu   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source