Term Name: | melanin-concentrating hormone activity |
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Definition: | The action characteristic of melanin-concentrating hormone, a cyclic peptide hormone that, upon receptor binding, induces melanin aggregation in melanocytes, and is also involved in regulating food intake and energy balance in mammals. |
Ontology: | GO: Molecular Function [GO:0030354] QuickGO AmiGO |