Therapeutic Effects of Stimulating the Melanocortin Pathway in Regulating Ocular Inflammation and Cell Death.
Biomolecules
; 14(2)2024 Jan 31.
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em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38397406
ABSTRACT
Alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH) and its binding receptors (the melanocortin receptors) play important roles in maintaining ocular tissue integrity and immune homeostasis. Particularly extensive studies have demonstrated the biological functions of α-MSH in both immunoregulation and cyto-protection. This review summarizes the current knowledge of both the physiological and pathological roles of α-MSH and its receptors in the eye. We focus on recent developments in the biology of α-MSH and the relevant clinical implications in treating ocular diseases.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Alfa-MSH
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Melanocortinas
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Biomolecules
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos