The role of proopiomelanocortin (POMC) neurones in feeding behaviour
<p>Abstract</p> <p>The precursor protein, proopiomelanocortin (POMC), produces many biologically active peptides via a series of enzymatic steps in a tissue-specific manner, yielding the melanocyte-stimulating hormones (MSHs), corticotrophin (ACTH) and β-endorphin. The MSHs and ACT...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2007-09-01
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| Series: | Nutrition & Metabolism |
| Online Access: | http://www.nutritionandmetabolism.com/content/4/1/18 |