Melanocortin 4 receptor mutation in obesity

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World Journal of Experimental Medicine

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World J Exp Med. Dec 20, 2024; 14(4): 99239
Published online Dec 20, 2024. doi: 10.5493/wjem.v14.i4.99239

Table 1 Melanocortin receptors

Name	Tissue expression	Principal actions
MC1R	Skin, hair follicles	Regulates pigmentation
MC2R	Adrenal cortex	Regulates adrenal steroidogenesis
MC3R	Central nervous system	Regulates energy homeostasis
MC4R	Central nervous system	Regulates energy homeostasis
MC5R	Exocrine glands; wide expression	Regulates exocrine gland secretion

MCR: Melanocortin receptors.

Citation: Sridhar GR, Gumpeny L. Melanocortin 4 receptor mutation in obesity. World J Exp Med 2024; 14(4): 99239
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-315x/full/v14/i4/99239.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5493/wjem.v14.i4.99239