ACTH in invertebrates: a molecule for all seasons
In vertebrate and invertebrate models, adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) belongs to the melanocortin group of related peptides, which share a common precursor, pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC). Functional experiments indicate that in invertebrates, ACTH plays a major role in several biological functions...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
2016-01-01
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| Series: | Invertebrate Survival Journal |
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| Online Access: | https://isj02.unimore.it/index.php/ISJ/article/view/374 |