Melanocortin receptors

Patent Pending Melanocortin receptors are members of the rhodopsin family of 7-transmembrane G protein-coupled receptors. There are five known members of the melanocortin receptor system[1] each with differing specificities for melanocortins:[2][3][4] MC1R. MC1R is associated with pigmentation genetics. MC2R. MC2R is also known as the ACTH receptor or corticotropin receptor because it is specific for ACTH alone. MC3R. MC3R MC4R. Defects in MC4R are a cause of autosomal dominant obesity, accounting for 6% of all cases of early-onset obesity.[5] MC5R. MC5R