Melanocortin 1 Receptor

MC1R

Receptor Dermatologic

The pigment receptor on melanocytes. Activating it makes the skin produce eumelanin, which is the tanning effect of the melanotans. The same receptor family also damps inflammation, which is what KPV uses it for.

Relationships

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Melanocortin 1 Receptor expressed in

Skin

The largest organ, and the target for the melanocortin and copper peptides. Pigment, collagen and wound repair all happen here.

Beyond this page

Melanocortin 1 Receptor also connects to 3 entries in the applied modules, covering supplements, compounds, hormones and food sources. Those carry the mechanism and the evidence tier behind each link, and they are part of client coaching.

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