Study: Modena (Italy)
Journal: Circulation (Cardiovasulaire) (U.S.)
The melanocortin (or rather, because there are several forms) is a peptide hormone, derived from the cleavage central (hypothalamus) of proopiomelanocortin (POMC), under the action of leptin. His action, linked to 5 different receivers is twofold: at the central level, it inhibits food intake and peripheral level, it stimulates melanin synthesis by cutaneous melanocytes.
Italian researchers have just proven its significance in ischemic diseases such as myocardial infarction and stroke apoplectic. The altered production of this hormone is indeed a cause inflammatory aspects of cerebral ischemia or infarction associated with these diseases.
Thus, an intervention, even hours after the accident could take place and allow functional recovery, at least in part, the affected organ.
Much research is underway in the world on the role and employment potential of melanocortin in therapy. No molecule is currently using this pharmacological means.
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