The melanocortin receptor gene family consists of five single-exon members, which are
located on autosomes. Three genes (MC2R, MC4R and MC5R) are syntenic in the human …

Coincidentally, the release of this Research Topic in Frontiers in Endocrinology takes place
25 years after the discovery of the adrenocorticotropic hormone receptor (ACTHR) by …

The genetic resources among pigs in Anhui Province are diverse, but their value and
potential have yet to be discovered. To illustrate the genetic diversity and population …

The egg-laying rate is an important indicator of egg production of laying ducks. Egg
production directly impacts the economic benefits of the duck industry. In order to obtain …

The melanocortin system is composed by the agonists adrenocorticotropic hormone and α, β
and γ-melanocyte-stimulating hormone, and two naturally occurring antagonists, agouti and …

The incidence of malignant melanoma is rising faster than that of any other cancer in the
United States. Because of its high expression on the surface of melanomas, MC1R has been …

In this study, we detected signatures of selection in Hanwoo and Angus beef cattle using
allele frequency and haplotype-based methods based on imputed whole genome sequence …

In the normal human adrenal gland, steroid secretion is regulated by a complex network of
autocrine/paracrine interactions involving bioactive signals released by endothelial cells …

Nutrition and energy levels have an important impact on animal growth, production
performance, disease occurrence and health recovery. Previous studies indicate that …

The melanocortin system has a clear effect on the mobilisation of stored lipids in adipocytes.
The aim of the current study was to investigate the role of melanocortin 5 receptor (MC5R) …