The role of proopiomelanocortin (POMC) neurones in feeding behaviour
The role of proopiomelanocortin (POMC) neurones in feeding behaviour
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England: BioMed Central Ltd
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The precursor protein, proopiomelanocortin (POMC), produces many biologically active peptides via a series of enzymatic steps in a tissue-specific manner, yielding the melanocyte-stimulating hormones (MSHs), corticotrophin (ACTH) and beta-endorphin. The MSHs and ACTH bind to the extracellular G-protein coupled melanocortin receptors (MCRs) of which...
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The role of proopiomelanocortin (POMC) neurones in feeding behaviour
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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_3dd21d0e37794083903802633fc6f7a2
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1743-7075
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1743-7075
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10.1186/1743-7075-4-18
