MSH in the regulation of body weight
Leptin mediates:
- decreased apetite
- increased energy expenditure
An important leptin signalling pathway involves melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH) and its Mc4r receptor. Mutations in Mc4r cause familial obesity.
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