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alpha-MSH related peptides: a new class of anti-inflammatory and immunomodulating drugs.

Annals of the rheumatic diseases - 1 Nov 2007

Luger Thomas A, Brzoska Thomas

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alpha-Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (alpha-MSH) is a tridecapeptide derived from the proopiomelanocortin by post-translational processing. In addition to its effects on melanocytes, alpha-MSH has potent anti-inflammatory effects when administered systemically or locally. The anti-inflammatory effects of alpha-MSH are mediated by direct effects on cells of the immune system as well as indirectly by affecting the...

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PMID: 17934097
DOI: 10.1136/ard.2007.079780
PMCID: PMC2095288

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