Receptors, Melanocortin

**Definition:** A family of G-protein-coupled receptors that have specificity for MELANOCYTE-STIMULATING HORMONES and ADRENOCORTICOTROPIC HORMONE. There are several subtypes of melanocortin receptors, each having a distinct ligand specificity profile and tissue localization.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.543.750.695.430 - D12.776.543.750.720.600.285.500 - D12.776.543.750.750.555.285.500 - D12.776.543.750.750.660.285.500

**Synonyms:** - Melanocortin Receptors - Receptor, Melanocortin - Melanocortin Receptor