| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10835960 | Peptides | 2011 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC)-derived peptides are involved in neuro endocrine functions in all vertebrates. ⺠POMC-derived and POMC-like peptides are present in invertebrate taxa. ⺠Discrepancies exist between POMC distribution and phylogeny of metazoans. ⺠The evolution of POMC-derived molecules remains open to debate.
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Authors
Davide Malagoli, Alice Accorsi, Enzo Ottaviani,