Proopiomelanocortin

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Also known as:  POMC

 

Description

Propiomelanocortin is an Protein that serves as a precursor for other Hormones and Peptides.

 

Biological Function of Proopiomelanocortin

Hormones

 POMC functions as a precursor molecule for numerous Hormones/Peptides:

 Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) is produced from POMC (by means of ) in the anterior Pituitary Gland.

 Beta-Endorphin

 Corticotropin-like Intermediate Lobe Peptide (CLIP)

 Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone (MSH)

 Met-Enkephalin

 

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