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gamma-lipotropin — Definition
gama-lipotropin / gamma-lipotropin
Gama-lipotropin is a polypeptide hormone that is synthesized in the pituitary gland and derived from leading protein called pro-opiomelanokortin (POMC). It increases the release of free fatty acids to the blood by stimulating lipolysis (oil destruction). It can also play a role in skin pigmentation by stimulating melanosit and is located in some endocrine regulations. Clinically, it is researched as a potential target in the treatment of obesity or metabolic disorders.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ What is gama-lipotropin?
gama-lipotropin; gama-lipotropin is a polypeptide hormone that is synthesized in the pituitary gland and derived from leading protein called pro-opiomelanokortin (POMC). It increases the release of free fatty acids to the blood by stimulating lipolysis (oil destruction). It can also play a role in skin pigmentation by stimulating melanosit and is located in some endocrine regulations. Clinically, it is researched as a potential target in the treatment of obesity or metabolic disorders.
❓ What is gamma-lipotropin in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "gamma-lipotropin" is gama-lipotropin.
❓ Which medical field is gama-lipotropin related to?
This term belongs to the Drugs category.