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Melanocortins Multiple Actions and TherapeuticPotential /

It is clear that the melanocortins are of immense academic interest. Further, these molecules have remarkable potential as pharmaceutical agents for treatment of multiple human and veterinary disorders and diseases. The evidence to support academic interest and clinical applications lies in signific...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor Corporativo: SpringerLink (Online service)
Otros Autores: Catania, Anna (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2010.
Edición:1st ed. 2010.
Colección:Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 681
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Acceso en línea:Texto Completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Structure-Activity Relationships (SAR) of Melanocortin and Agouti-Related (AGRP) Peptides
  • Melanocortin Signalling Mechanisms
  • Distribution and Function of Melanocortin Receptors within the Brain
  • Drugs, Exercise, and the Melanocortin-4 Receptor- Different Means, Same Ends: Treating Obesity
  • Melanocortins in Brain Inflammation: The Role of Melanocortin Receptor Subtypes
  • Melanocortins and the Cholinergic Anti-Inflammatory Pathway
  • Melanocortin Control of Cell Trafficking in Vascular Inflammation
  • Terminal Signal: Anti-Inflammatory Effects of ?-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone Related Peptides Beyond the Pharmacophore
  • Protective Effects of Melanocortins in Systemic Host Reactions
  • Development of ?-Melanocortin Analogs for Melanoma Prevention and Targeting
  • MSH Radiopeptides for Targeting Melanoma Metastases
  • Applications of the Role of ?-MSH in Ocular Immune Privilege.