What they found (summary): MC1R: melanogenesis, pigmentation, anti-inflammation MC2R: ACTH receptor in the adrenals (Melanotan II does not act) MC3R: energy, cardiovascular function, anti-inflammation MC4R: appetite (central control), sexual function, autonomic regulation MC5R: exocrine glands (sebaceous, lacrimal, salivary) Mutations in MC4R are the most common monogenic cause of obesity in humans Why it matters: Cones review article is the reference article for all of melanocortin pharmacology
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Potent prearranged positive allosteric modulators of the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor
Boiga eggs are very thick so I have made it a practice to wait for one baby to pip first and then I will manually pip all of the eggs at that point