beta-MSH

**Definition:** An 18-amino acid peptide that is the C-terminal fragment of gamma-lipotropin which is the N-terminal fragment of BETA-LIPOTROPIN. Beta-MSH is shown to regulate skin pigmentation, steroid production, and feeding.

**Tree numbers:** - D06.472.699.327.935.531.750.075 - D06.472.699.631.525.600.531.750.075 - D12.644.400.400.935.531.750.075 - D12.644.400.460.075 - D12.644.548.365.935.531.750.075 - D12.644.548.691.525.690.531.750.075 - D12.776.631.650.405.935.531.750.075 - D12.776.631.650.460.075

**Synonyms:** - beta Intermedin - beta-Melanotropin - beta-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone - MSH, beta - Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone, beta