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α-Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone Reduces Blood Glucose Across Species
Patrick Swan, Brett Johnson, Stephanie E. Simonds…·Michael Alexander Cowley
This study shows that α-MSH reduces blood glucose in humans and non-human primates via the MC5R pathway, suggesting it as a potential target for diabetes treatment.
DOI 10.1101/2025.03.26.645414