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Structure elucidation of a human melanocortin-4 receptor specific orthosteric nanobody agonist

Nature Communications
The melanocortin receptor 4 (MC4R) belongs to the melanocortin receptor family of G-protein coupled receptors and is a key switch in the leptin-melanocortin molecular axis that controls hunger and satiety.
Thomas Fontaine, Andreas Busch, Toon Laeremans, Stéphane De Cesco, Yi-Lynn Liang, Veli-Pekka Jaakola, Zara Sands, Sarah Triest, Simonas Masiulis, Lies Dekeyzer, Noor Samyn, Nicolas Loeys, Lisa Perneel, Melanie Debaere, Murielle Martini, Charlotte Vantieghem, Richa Virmani, Kamila Skieterska, Stephanie Staelens, Rosa Barroco, Maarten Van Roy, Christel Menet   +21 more
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The Melanocortin 3 Receptor: A Novel Mediator of Exercise-Induced Inflammation Reduction in Postmenopausal Women?

Journal of Aging Research, 2011
The purpose of this study was to determine whether resistance exercise training-induced reductions in inflammation are mediated via melanocortin 3 receptor expression in obese (BMI 32.7±3.7) women (65.6±2.8 yrs) randomized to either a control (𝑁=11) or ...
Tara M. Henagan, Melody D. Phillips, Dennis J. Cheek, K. Michelle Kirk, James J. Barbee, Laura K. Stewart   +5 more
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Loss of the melanocortin-4 receptor in mice causes dilated cardiomyopathy

eLife, 2017
Haploinsufficiency of the melanocortin-4 receptor, the most common monogenetic obesity syndrome in humans, is associated with a reduction in autonomic tone, bradycardia, and incidence of obesity-associated hypertension.
Michael J Litt, G Donald Okoye, Daniel Lark, Isin Cakir, Christy Moore, Mary C Barber, James Atkinson, Josh Fessel, Javid Moslehi, Roger D Cone   +9 more
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MRAP2 regulates energy homeostasis by promoting primary cilia localization of MC4R

JCI Insight, 2023
The G protein–coupled receptor melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) and its associated protein melanocortin receptor–associated protein 2 (MRAP2) are essential for the regulation of food intake and body weight in humans.
Adelaide Bernard, Irene Ojeda Naharros, Xinyu Yue, Francois Mifsud, Abbey Blake, Florence Bourgain-Guglielmetti, Jordi Ciprin, Sumei Zhang, Erin McDaid, Kellan Kim, Maxence V. Nachury, Jeremy F. Reiter, Christian Vaisse   +12 more
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Distribution of cells responsive to 5-HT6 receptor antagonist-induced hypophagia [PDF]

, 2014
Open Access funded by Medical Research CouncilPeer reviewedPublisher ...
Alastair S. Garfield, Blevins, Fisas, Frassetto, Garfield, Grill, Heal, Heisler, Heisler, Heisler, Hirst, Holenz, Jill Shaw, Lam, Lam, Leibowitz, Li, Lora K. Heisler, Luke K. Burke, Mark L. Evans, Michaud, Monti, Roberts, Wesołowska, Woolley, Woolley, Xu, Xu, Yeo   +28 more
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Age‐specific melanoma risk associated with nevi: a pooled analysis from the M‐SKIP project

JDDG: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft, EarlyView.
Summary Objective This study investigates the association of melanoma risk with total‐body nevus count and the presence of atypical nevi in younger (< 40 years) and older (> 60 years) individuals. Methods A pooled analysis was conducted within the M‐SKIP project, based on multiple melanoma case‐control studies.
Giulia Doi, Aurora Gaeta, Simone Ribero, Nelleke Gruis, Julia Newton‐Bishop, David Polsky, DeAnn Lazovich, Paola Ghiorzo, Gloria Ribas, Chiara Menin, Alexander J. Stratigos, Gabriella Guida, Susana Puig, Maria Concetta Fargnoli, Peter A. Kanetsky, Paola Queirolo, Vincenzo Bagnardi, Veronique Bataille, Sara Raimondi, Sara Gandini, M‐SKIP study group   +20 more
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Feeding induced by cannabinoids is mediated independently of the melanocortin system. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2008
Cannabinoids, the active components of marijuana, stimulate appetite, and cannabinoid receptor-1 (CB1-R) antagonists suppress appetite and promote weight loss.
Puspha Sinnayah, Erin E Jobst, Joseph A Rathner, Angela D Caldera-Siu, Luciana Tonelli-Lemos, Aaron J Eusterbrock, Pablo J Enriori, Emmanuel N Pothos, Kevin L Grove, Michael A Cowley   +9 more
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New mutations at the imprinted Gnas cluster show gene dosage effects of Gsα in postnatal growth and implicate XLαs in bone and fat metabolism, but not in suckling [PDF]

, 2012
The imprinted Gnas cluster is involved in obesity, energy metabolism, feeding behavior, and viability. Relative contribution of paternally expressed proteins XLαs, XLN1, and ALEX or a double dose of maternally expressed Gsα to phenotype has not been ...
Abramowitz J, Balthasar N, Bamshad M, Bartness TJ, Bastepe M, Bastepe M, Baxendale RW, Bunting M, Castrop H, Cattanach BM, Cattanach BM, Chen M, Chen M, Chen M, Chotalia M, Crawford JA, de Bovis B, de Paula FJ, Ducy P, Elefteriou F, Friedman JM, Fu L, Fukao M, Germain-Lee EL, Hayward BE, Holmes R, Ivanova E, Kawai M, Kaya AI, Kehlenbach RH, Kelly ML, Kelsey G, Klemke M, Klemke M, Kublaoui BM, Lam DD, Liu J, Maffei M, Moore T, Oswal A, Pasolli HA, Pasolli HA, Peters J, Peters J, Peters J, Plagge A, Plagge A, Sakamoto A, Sakamoto A, Schmidt-Nielsen K, Shin JY, Shrestha YB, Skinner JA, Sleutels F, Storck T, Weinstein LS, Weinstein LS, Williamson CM, Williamson CM, Williamson CM, Wroe SF, Xie T, Yadav VK, Youngstrom TG, Yu S, Yu S   +65 more
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A mini‐review of chronic suppression of the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis in animals with P‐glycoprotein deficiency

Journal of Small Animal Practice, EarlyView.
This mini‐review describes the pathophysiology of the disrupted hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis in dogs, and probably cats, with the MDR1 (ABCB1) mutation, ABCB1‐1Δ in dogs and ABCB11930‐1931del TC in cats. Clinical consequences in affected animals are discussed and therapeutic interventions to consider are presented.
K. L. Mealey
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Inhibition of the central melanocortin system decreases brown adipose tissue activity[S]

Journal of Lipid Research, 2014
The melanocortin system is an important regulator of energy balance, and melanocortin 4 receptor (MC4R) deficiency is the most common monogenic cause of obesity.
Sander Kooijman, Mariëtte R. Boon, Edwin T. Parlevliet, Janine J. Geerling, Vera van de Pol, Johannes A. Romijn, Louis M. Havekes, Illiana Meurs, Patrick C.N. Rensen   +8 more
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