Table 3.

MC4R mRNA and protein expression and MC3R mRNA expression in CNS regions involved in appetite regulation. Potential targets for POMC and AgRP neurones (references indicated numerically).

MCR locations:	MC4R mRNA	MC4R GFP expression	MC3R mRNA
Arcuate nucleus	90	105	93, 114, 118
Brainstem	90	105	-
PVN	90, 93	105	118
Lateral hypothalamus	90	105	118
DMH	90	105	118
SON	90	-	-
VMH	90	105	118
Periventricular nucleus	90	105	118
Nucleus accumbens	90	105	-
Amygdala	90	105	118