The MC3 receptor mediates the effect of melanocortins on sexual behavior in preoptic area. Participation of nitric oxide

NOCETTO C; CRAGNOLINI AB; SCIMONELLI T; SCHIÖTH HB

Sunriver, Oregon

Congreso; . 5th International Melanocortin Meeting.; 2002

The results indicate that the effect of MSH peptides on female sexual behavior in preoptic area are mediated trough an specific melanocortin receptor, that could be MC3R, and that Nitric Oxide may mediate the effect of the melanocortins.