Search for dissertations about: "melanocortin peptide"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 swedish dissertations containing the words melanocortin peptide.
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1. Mutational analysis of melanocortin receptors 1 and 5
Abstract : The melanocortin receptor family includes five subtypes, named MC1R to MC5R. Melanocortin receptors are predominantly coupled to second messenger pathway of cyclic AMP through coupling to G-protein. This study is focused on structure-function relationship of MC1R and MC5R. READ MORE
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2. Modelling of melanocortin receptors and their ligands
Abstract : Five subtypes of melanocortin receptors (MC1-MC5R) mediate a wide range of physiological actions, including control of skin tanning, inflammation and food intake. The natural ligands for these receptors are the melanocortins, which are linear peptides 11 to 39 amino acids long. READ MORE
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3. Brain Stem Involvement in Immune and Aversive Challenge
Abstract : Activation of the immune system by e.g. bacteria induces the acute-phase-response and sickness behaviour. The latter encompasses among other things fever, lethargy, anorexia and hyperalgesia. READ MORE
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4. Evolution and Pharmacology of Neuropeptide Y Receptors, Implications for vertebrate genome duplications
Abstract : The Y receptors comprise a family of evolutionarily related receptors belonging to the superfamily of G-protein coupled receptors (GPCR). Their natural ligands are in mammals neuropeptide Y (NPY), peptide YY (PYY) and pancreatic polypeptide (PP). READ MORE
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5. The Role of the Melanocortin System in Linking Energy Homeostasis with Reward Mechanisms
Abstract : There is evidence of a link between peripheral signals of energy homeostasis and reward mechanisms. A hypothesis was formulated that the melanocortin (MC) system is part of this link. The hypothesis was tested by a series of receptor expression and neurochemical studies in rats. READ MORE