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Gene Information

Gene symbol: MC1R

Gene name: melanocortin 1 receptor (alpha melanocyte stimulating hormone receptor)

HGNC ID: 6929

Synonyms: MSH-R

Related Genes

# Gene Symbol Number of hits
1 POMC 1 hits
2 SYNPO 1 hits

Related Sentences

# PMID Sentence
1 20507942 Podocytes expressed most MC1R protein, which colocalized with synaptopodin but not with an endothelial-specific lectin.
2 20507942 These data may explain the proteinuria-reducing effects of ACTH observed in patients with membranous nephropathy, and MC1R agonists may provide a new therapeutic option for these patients.