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- W2076809379 abstract "Inflammatory processes contribute widely to the development of neurodegenerative diseases. The expression of many inflammatory mediators was found to be increased in central nervous system (CNS) disorders suggesting that these molecules are major contributors to neuronal damage. Melanocortins are neuropeptides that have been implicated in a wide range of physiological processes. The melanocortin alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone (α-MSH) has pleiotropic functions and exerts potent anti-inflammatory actions by antagonizing the effects of pro-inflammatory cytokines and by decreasing important inflammatory mediators. Five subtypes of melanocortin receptors (MC1R-MC5R) have been identified. Of these, the MC4 receptor is expressed predominantly throughout the CNS. Evidence of effectiveness of selective MC4R agonists in modulating inflammatory processes and their low toxicity suggest that these molecules may be useful in the treatment of CNS disorders with an inflammatory component. This review describes the involvement of the MC4R in central anti-inflammatory effects of melanocortins and discusses the potential value of MC4R agonists for the treatment of inflammatory-related disorders." @default.
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- W2076809379 title "Role of α-melanocyte stimulating hormone and melanocortin 4 receptor in brain inflammation" @default.
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