Genes encoding melanocortin receptors

Details Genes encoding melanocortin receptors Genes encoding melanocortin receptors

1994-02-17

1997-04-22

Ulm, John

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Micro-organism, per se ; compositions thereof; proces of...

Bacteria or actinomycetales; media therefor

435 691, 4353201, 530350, 536 235, C12N 510, C12N 1512

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ABSTRACT:
Genes encoding melanocortin receptors have been identified, isolated, cloned and localized to their chromosomal positions. These genes have been used to transfect mammalian cells lacking endogenous melanocortin receptors to induce expression. Additionally, melanocortin receptor binding, secondary signalling, and tissue distribution has been characterized. The genes and their gene products may therefore be used to to provide therapeutic vehicles for the treatment of processes involving the function of melanocortin receptors.

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