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Descriptor Inglés:
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Agouti-Related Protein
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Descriptor Español:
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Proteína Relacionada con Agouti
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Descriptor Portugués:
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Proteína Relacionada à Agouti
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Categoría:
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D12.644.276.074
D12.776.467.074
D23.529.074
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Definición Inglés:
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A secreted protein of approximately 131 amino acids that is related to AGOUTI SIGNALING PROTEIN and is also an antagonist of MELANOCORTIN RECEPTOR activity. It is expressed primarily in the HYPOTHALAMUS and the ADRENAL GLAND. As a paracrine signaling molecule, AGRP is known to regulate food intake and body weight. Elevated AGRP has been associated with OBESITY. |
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Nota Histórica Inglés:
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2008 (1997)
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Calificadores Permitidos Inglés:
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Número del Registro:
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52759
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Identificador Único:
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D054369
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Ocurrencia en la BVS:
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