melanin-concentrating hormone activity

I. Literature review

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Namemelanin-concentrating hormone activity
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Molecular function

Description

The action characteristic of melanin-concentrating hormone, a cyclic peptide hormone that, upon receptor binding, induces melanin aggregation in melanocytes, and is also involved in regulating food intake and energy balance in mammals.

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