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Melanin-concentrating hormone receptor 1

Melanin-concentrating hormone receptor 1 is a biology topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand Melanin-concentrating hormone receptor 1 rather than just read about it. In short: Melanin-concentrating hormone receptor 1, also known as MCH1, is one of the melanin-concentrating hormone receptors found in all mammals. The protein encoded by this gene, a member of the G protein-coupled receptor family 1, is an integral plasma membrane protein which binds melanin-concentrating hormone.

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Reference excerpt

Melanin-concentrating hormone receptor 1, also known as MCH1, is one of the melanin-concentrating hormone receptors found in all mammals. The protein encoded by this gene, a member of the G protein-coupled receptor family 1, is an integral plasma membrane protein which binds melanin-concentrating hormone. The encoded protein can inhibit cAMP accumulation and stimulate intracellular calcium flux, and is probably involved in the neuronal regulation of food consumption. Although structurally similar to somatostatin receptors, this protein does not seem to bind somatostatin.

Function MCH1 is thought to have a number of functions including in the regulation of appetite, and in stress, anxiety and depression.

Selective ligands

Agonists Melanin concentrating hormone (MCH) S-36057 - modified MCH 6-13 fragment substituted with 3-iodotyrosine at N-terminus via dioxyoctanoyl linker, used as 125I radioligand for mapping MCH1 in vivo. LK-184 (Procter & Gamble) is one pick

Antagonists ATC-0065 ATC-0175 GW-803,430 NGD-4715 SNAP-7941 SNAP-94847 T-226,296

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In the classroom: Melanin-concentrating hormone receptor 1 is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics G protein-coupled receptors, Genes on human chromosome 22, Human proteins, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
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