Melanocortin 1 receptor regulates cholesterol and bile acid metabolism in the liver
Melanocortin 1 receptor (MC1-R) is widely expressed in melanocytes and leukocytes and is thus strongly implicated in the regulation of skin pigmentation and inflammation. MC1-R has also been found in the rat and human liver, but its functional role has remained elusive. We hypothesized that MC1-R is...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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eLife Sciences Publications Ltd
2023-07-01
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| Series: | eLife |
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| Online Access: | https://elifesciences.org/articles/84782 |