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Pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) processing generates numerous functional peptides. The primary roles of the different functional peptides cleaved from POMC are shown. ACTH, adrenocorticotropic hormone; β-LPH, β-lipotropic hormone; β-EP, β-endorphin; MSH, melanocyte stimulating hormone.
