| Description |
1 online resource (xx, 153 pages) : illustrations |
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Advances in experimental medicine and biology ; v. 681 |
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Advances in experimental medicine and biology ; v. 681.
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| Contents |
Structure-activity relationships (SAR) of melanocortin and agouti-related (AGRP) peptides / Anamika Singh, Erica M. Haslach and Carrie Haskell-Luevano -- Melanocortin signalling mechanisms / Paula C. Eves and John W. Haycock -- Distribution and function of melanocortin receptors within the brain / Kathleen G. Mountjoy -- Drugs, exercise, and the melanocortin-4 receptor : different means, same ends : treating obesity / Jay W. Schaub, Erin B. Bruce, and Carrie Haskell-Luevano -- Melanocortins in brain inflammation : the role of melanocortin receptor subtypes / Ruta Muceniece and Maija Dambrova -- Melanocortins and the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway / Daniela Giuliani [and others] -- Melanocortin control of cell trafficking in vascular inflammation / Hetal B. Patel [and others] -- Terminal signal : anti-inflammatory effects of melanocyte-stimulating hormone related peptides beyond the pharmacophore / Thomas Brzoska [and others] -- Protective effects of melanocortins in systemic host reactions / Stefano Gatti [and others] -- Development of melanocortin analogs for melanoma prevention and targeting / Zalfa A. Abdel-Malek -- MSH radiopeptides for targeting melanoma metastases / Alex N. Eberle [and others] -- Applications of the role of MSH in ocular immune privilege / Andrew W. Taylor and Darren Lee |
| Summary |
This book represents the joint effort of an international group of scientists who are at the forefront of research in the field. The volume spans information on chemistry, pharmacology, distribution, and therapeutic potential of melanocortins. A recurrent theme of this volume is the role played by distinct melanocortin receptors in mediating melanocortin effects. Although these receptors have been identified and well-characterized, information in the book indicates that definite categorization of their expression and function in different conditions still needs major work |
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biomedische wetenschappen |
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biomedicine |
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Medicine (General) |
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Geneeskunde (algemeen) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| In |
Springer eBooks |
| Subject |
MSH (Hormone)
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Melanocortins -- physiology
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Melanocortins -- metabolism
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Melanocortins -- therapeutic use
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Receptors, Melanocortin -- physiology
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Melanocortins -- physiology [mesh]
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Melanocortins -- metabolism [mesh]
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Melanocortins -- therapeutic use [mesh]
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Receptors, Melanocortin -- physiology [mesh]
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Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormones
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SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Biochemistry.
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Biomédecine.
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Sciences de la vie.
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MSH (Hormone)
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Catania, Anna
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| ISBN |
9781441963543 |
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1441963545 |
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1283074451 |
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9781283074452 |
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