Therapeutic Potentials of α-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone in Eye Diseases
Yan Zhang
(2020)
Therapeutic Potentials of α-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone in Eye Diseases: pp.
24-43.
Chapter 2.Physiological Functions of α-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone
The following sections are included:
-
1.Regulation of Skin Physiology and Eye Pigmentation by α-MSH
-
1.1.Promotion of Cutaneous Melanin Generation
-
1.2.Regulation of Ocular Pigmentation
-
1.3.Anti-Ultraviolet and Anti-Oxidant Capabilities
-
1.4.Inhibiting the Formation of Scar Tissue
during Wound Healing
-
2.Immune System
-
2.1.Anti-Inflammation
-
2.2.Immunomodulation
-
3.Nervous System
-
3.1.Thermoregulation
-
3.2.Neuroprotective and Neurotrophic Functions
-
3.3.Regulation of Energy Balance
-
References