Mesh term Receptors, Melanocortin
Browse to parent terms:Receptors, Corticotropin
Receptors, G-Protein-Coupled
Description
A family of G-protein-coupled receptors that have specificity for MELANOCYTE-STIMULATING HORMONES and ADRENOCORTICOTROPIC HORMONE. There are several subtypes of melanocortin receptors, each having a distinct ligand specificity profile and tissue localization.Browse to child terms:
Receptor, Melanocortin, Type 1
Receptor, Melanocortin, Type 2
Receptor, Melanocortin, Type 3
Receptor, Melanocortin, Type 4
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