Alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone (α-MSH): biology, clinical relevance and implication in melanoma
Abstract Alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone (α-MSH) and its receptor, melanocortin 1 receptor (MC1R), have been proposed as potential target for anti-cancer strategies in melanoma research, due to their tissue specific expression and involvement in melanocyte homeostasis. However, their role in pr...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-08-01
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Series: | Journal of Translational Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12967-023-04405-y |