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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
MC1RSkin, hair folliclesRegulates pigmentation
MC2RAdrenal cortexRegulates adrenal steroidogenesis
MC3RCentral nervous systemRegulates energy homeostasis
MC4RCentral nervous systemRegulates energy homeostasis
MC5RExocrine glands; wide expressionRegulates exocrine gland secretion