| Melanin-concentrating hormone: A neuropeptide hormone affecting the relationship between photic environment and fish with special reference to background color and food intake regulation. | |
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PMID: 19500627 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Melanin-concentrating hormone (MCH) was first discovered in the pituitary gland of the chum salmon for its role in the regulation of skin pallor. Currently, MCH is known to be present in the brains of organisms ranging from fish to mammals. MCH has been suggested to be conserved principally as a central neuromodulator or neurotransmitter in the brain. Indeed, MCH is considered to regulate food intake in mammals. In this review, profiles of MCH in the brain and pituitary gland of teleost fishes are described, focusing on the involvement of MCH in background color adaptation and in food intake regulation. |
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Authors:
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Masafumi Amano; Akiyoshi Takahashi |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review Date: 2009-06-11 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Peptides Volume: 30 ISSN: 1873-5169 ISO Abbreviation: Peptides Publication Date: 2009 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-10-19 Completed Date: 2010-01-14 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8008690 Medline TA: Peptides Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1979-84 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Kitasato University, Sanriku, Ofunato, Iwate, Japan. amanoma@kitasato-u.ac.jp |
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Animals Appetite Regulation / genetics, physiology* Brain / metabolism Environment* Fishes / metabolism, physiology* Hypothalamic Hormones / metabolism, physiology* Melanins / metabolism, physiology* Pituitary Gland / metabolism Pituitary Hormones / metabolism, physiology* Skin Pigmentation / genetics, physiology* |
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0/Hypothalamic Hormones; 0/Melanins; 0/Pituitary Hormones; 67382-96-1/melanin-concentrating hormone |
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