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Current evidence for a modulation of low back pain by human genetic variants [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
The manifestation of chronic back pain depends on structural, psychosocial, occupational and genetic influences. Heritability estimates for back pain range from 30% to 45%. Genetic influences are caused by genes affecting intervertebral disc degeneration
Aberle   +200 more
core   +1 more source

A mini‐review of chronic suppression of the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis in animals with P‐glycoprotein deficiency

open access: yesJournal 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
wiley   +1 more source

Both MC1 and MC3 Receptors Provide Protection From Cerebral Ischemia-Reperfusion-Induced Neutrophil Recruitment. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Objective Neutrophil recruitment is a key process in the pathogenesis of stroke, and may provide a valuable therapeutic target. Targeting the melanocortin receptors (MC) has previously shown to inhibit leukocyte recruitment in peripheral inflammation ...
Cooper, D.   +17 more
core   +1 more source

Setmelanotide in Bardet‐Biedl Syndrome: A Case Report

open access: yesPediatric Dermatology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Setmelanotide is a melanocortin‐4‐receptor agonist used for the treatment of hyperphagia in the genetic obesity syndrome Bardet‐Biedl. Presented is a case of diffuse hyperpigmentation in a patient treated with setmelanotide, which represents the most common side effect of this medication.
Shelby Smith   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

The expression of the ACTH receptor

open access: yesBrazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research, 2000
Adrenal glucocorticoid secretion is regulated by adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) acting through a specific cell membrane receptor (ACTH-R). The ACTH-R is a member of the G protein superfamily-coupled receptors and belongs to the subfamily of ...
L.L.K. Elias, A.J.L. Clark
doaj   +1 more source

Astrocytes: New Targets of Melanocortin 4 Receptor Actions [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Astrocytes exert a wide variety of functions with paramount importance in brain physiology. After injury or infection, astrocytes become reactive and they respond by producing a variety of inflammatory mediators that help maintain brain homeostasis. Loss
Carniglia, Lila   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Prolonged exposure to artificial light and carcinogenesis: A systematic review of oncostatic mechanisms associated with melatonin pathways

open access: yesPhotochemistry and Photobiology, EarlyView.
Exposure to artificial light at night (ALAN), particularly at blue wavelengths, disrupts circadian rhythms by suppressing melatonin, thereby increasing cancer susceptibility. This systematic review consolidates evidence linking prolonged ALAN exposure to an elevated risk of breast and prostate tumors.
Gabriel Barboza   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Are Melanocortin Receptors Present in Extant Protochordates?

open access: yesBiomolecules
Functional melanocortin receptor (MCR) genes have been identified in the genomes of early chordates, e.g., the cyclostomata. Whether they appear in the most ancient chordates such as cephalochordate and urochordata, however, remains unclear due to ...
Ren-Lei Ji   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Structural insights into ligand recognition and subtype selectivity of the human melanocortin-3 and melanocortin-5 receptors

open access: yesCell Discovery, 2023
Members of the melanocortin receptor (MCR) family that recognize different melanocortin peptides mediate a broad spectrum of cellular processes including energy homeostasis, inflammation and skin pigmentation through five MCR subtypes (MC1R–MC5R).
Wenbo Feng   +14 more
doaj   +1 more source

Adrenalectomy alters the sensitivity of the central nervous system melanocortin system [PDF]

open access: yes, 2003
Removal of adrenal steroids by adrenalectomy (ADX) reduces food intake and body weight in rodents and prevents excessive weight gain in many genetic and dietary models of obesity. Thus, glucocorticoids appear to play a key role to promote positive energy
Clegg, DJ   +11 more
core   +2 more sources

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