Targeting melanocortin receptors: an approach to treat weight disorders and sexual dysfunction
Targeting melanocortin receptors: an approach to treat weight disorders and sexual dysfunction
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London: Nature Publishing Group UK
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The central and peripheral melanocortin system has multifaceted roles in the control of body-weight homeostasis, sexual behaviour, and autonomic and cardiovascular functions, and so targeting this pathway has potential for the treatment of multiple clinical disorders.
Melanocortin peptides are derived from pro-opiomelanocortin (POM...
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Targeting melanocortin receptors: an approach to treat weight disorders and sexual dysfunction
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TN_cdi_swepub_primary_oai_DiVA_org_uu_104217
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_swepub_primary_oai_DiVA_org_uu_104217
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1474-1776,1474-1784
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1474-1784,1474-1776
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10.1038/nrd2331
