Melanocyte-stimulating hormone is produced from the same precursor molecule as adrenocorticotropic hormone called pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC).Īlthough named for its stimulatory effect on pigment cells, melanocyte-stimulating hormone produced in the hypothalamus can also suppress appetite by acting on receptors in the hypothalamus in the brain. It does this by inducing specialised skin cells called melanocytes to produce a pigment called melanin melanin protects cells from DNA-(1)'>DNA damage, which can lead to skin cancer (melanoma). In response to ultraviolet (UV) radiation its production by the skin and pituitary is enhanced, and this plays a key role in producing coloured pigmentation found in the skin, hair and eyes. Melanocyte-stimulating hormone is a collective name for a group of peptide hormones produced by the skin, pituitary gland and hypothalamus. MSH α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone alpha-MSH α-MSH alpha-melanotropin alpha-melanocortin alpha-intermedin melanophore-stimulating hormone What is melanocyte-stimulating hormone? Alternative names for melanocyte-stimulating hormone
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