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MC4-R Agonist

Meaning

An MC4-R Agonist is a pharmacological agent that selectively binds to and activates the Melanocortin-4 Receptor, a G protein-coupled receptor found predominantly in the hypothalamus. These drugs are a therapeutic class developed to address severe obesity and related metabolic disorders, particularly those resulting from genetic defects in the central melanocortin pathway. They offer a targeted approach to appetite and energy control.