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This study aims to investigate how alpha-MSH influences the expression of rhodopsin and MC1R genes in B16 melanocytes.

June 19, 2026Sleep ScienceOpen Access

ALPHA-MSH EFFECTS ON RHODOPSIN AND MC1R GENES IN B16 Mus musculus MELANOCYTES

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Randomized trial investigates alpha-MSH effects on gene expression in melanocytes, suggesting modulation of pigmentation pathways.

This study aims to investigate how alpha-MSH influences the expression of rhodopsin and MC1R genes in B16 melanocytes.
Cells were treated with 10–8M alpha-MSH for 24 hours after 5 days of light exposure.
Total RNA extraction occurred every 4 hours post-treatment to analyze gene expression using real-time PCR.
Alpha-MSH did not significantly modulate MC1R mRNA levels compared to the control, showing a slight reduction.
A significant decrease in rhodopsin transcript levels was observed when compared to the untreated control.

Gloria et al. (2009) studied this question.

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