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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.
Entry Version
RECEPT MELANOCORTIN
Entry Term(s)
Melanocortin Receptor
Melanocortin Receptors
Receptor, Melanocortin
Registry Numbers
0
Previous Indexing
Receptors, Corticotropin (1994-2003)
Public MeSH Note
2004; MELANOCORTIN RECEPTOR (now RECEPTORS, MELANOCORTIN) was indexed under RECEPTORS, CORTICOTROPIN 1994-2003
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.