UniProt ID: C9W8C3 |
FUNCTION: Plays a role in skin pigmentation by antagonizing the action of melanotropin alpha. Induces melanin concentration within the melanophores. May participate in the control of the hypothalamo- pituitary adrenal gland axis by inhibiting the release of ACTH. {ECO:0000256|ARBA:ARBA00002122}. |
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