A family of G protein-coupled receptors (MC1R through MC5R) involved in skin pigmentation, sexual function, appetite regulation, and inflammation.
"Melanocortin Receptor" is filed under Pharmacology in the PeptideAtlas glossary, alongside 29 other terms in that group.
The term applies directly to 2 compound profiles here: Melanotan II (evidence F), KPV (evidence D). Each profile states the strength of the human evidence rather than only what the compound is claimed to do.
The proportion of a substance that enters the circulation when introduced into the body and is able to have an active effect. Different administration routes affect bioavailability.
The time required for the concentration of a substance in the body to decrease by half. Determines dosing frequency and accumulation patterns.
The study of how a drug moves through the body — absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME).
Compounds where this applies: Melanotan II, KPV.
More Pharmacology terms: Bioavailability, Half-Life, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, First-Pass Metabolism, Receptor Agonist, Receptor Antagonist, Desensitization, Tachyphylaxis, Downregulation, GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1), GIP (Glucose-Dependent Insulinotropic Polypeptide), Glucagon, Amylin, Ghrelin, Growth Hormone Secretagogue (GHS), GHRP (Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide), GHRH (Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone), GHS-R1a (Growth Hormone Secretagogue Receptor), Secretagogue.