Melanogenic effect of dersimelagon (MT‐7117), a novel oral melanocortin 1 receptor agonist
Abstract Background The activation of melanocortin 1 receptor (MC1R) on melanocytes stimulates the production of eumelanin. A tridecapeptide α melanocyte‐stimulating hormone (αMSH) is known to induce skin pigmentation. Objectives We characterised the properties of a novel oral MC1R agonist dersimela...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2022-03-01
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| Series: | Skin Health and Disease |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/ski2.78 |