Abstract
Multiple melanocortin receptor subtypes with distinct cell and tissue distribution patterns have recently been identified, thereby presenting numerous opportunities for biological investigation. Many of these studies could benefit from the availability of subtype selective or specific agonists and antagonists. The purpose of this report is to summarize the state of available melanocortin receptor agonists and antagonists.
MeSH terms
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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone / chemistry
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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone / physiology
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Amino Acid Sequence
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Animals
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Humans
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Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormones / chemistry
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Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormones / physiology
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Molecular Sequence Data
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Oligopeptides / chemistry
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Oligopeptides / pharmacology*
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Peptides, Cyclic / chemistry
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Peptides, Cyclic / pharmacology
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Receptor, Melanocortin, Type 3
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Receptor, Melanocortin, Type 4
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Receptors, Corticotropin / agonists*
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Receptors, Corticotropin / antagonists & inhibitors*
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Receptors, Melanocortin
Substances
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Oligopeptides
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Peptides, Cyclic
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Receptor, Melanocortin, Type 3
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Receptor, Melanocortin, Type 4
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Receptors, Corticotropin
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Receptors, Melanocortin
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melanocortin 5 receptor
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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
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Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormones