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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Main Authors: Luigi Dall’Olmo, Nicole Papa, Nicoletta Concetta Surdo, Ilaria Marigo, Simone Mocellin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-08-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12967-023-04405-y