Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormones

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DBCAT002923Pharmacologic class

Peptides with the ability to stimulate pigmented cells MELANOCYTES in mammals and MELANOPHORES in lower vertebrates. By stimulating the synthesis and distribution of MELANIN in these pigmented cells, they increase coloration of skin and other... A DrugBank category of 5 drugs. 3 of them are approved.

Also known as
Melanocyte Stimulating Hormones · Melanophore Stimulating Hormone · Melanophore-Stimulating Hormone · Melanotropin · MSH
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5DrugsEach linked to its full drug card
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6Drug targetsEvery drug–target pair in the class, with bond type
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14Marketed productsAcross the regions we cover, with dosage forms and routes
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1Route of administrationHow the drugs in this class are given
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