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Name:	alpha-MSH
Description:	A 13-amino acid peptide derived from proteolytic cleavage of ADRENOCORTICOTROPIC HORMONE, the N-terminal segment of ACTH. ACTH (1-13) is amidated at the C-terminal to form ACTH (1-13)NH2 which in turn is acetylated to form alpha-MSH in the secretory granules. Alpha-MSH stimulates the synthesis and distribution of MELANIN in MELANOCYTES in mammals and MELANOPHORES in lower vertebrates.
Synonyms:	Hormone, alpha-Melanocyte-Stimulating; alpha-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone; alpha MSH; alpha Melanotropin; MSH, alpha; alpha-Melanotropin; alpha Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone; Acetylated ACTH (1-13)NH2