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agouti related neuropeptide
AGRP (agouti related neuropeptide; agouti-related protein) is a secreted neuropeptide that antagonizes melanocortin signaling, particularly at MC3R and MC4R. It is studied as a molecular regulator of hypothalamic feeding circuits and energy balance.
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Agouti-related protein antagonizes melanocortin-3 and melanocortin-4 receptor signaling. Curated NCBI evidence links AGRP to hypothalamic control of feeding behavior through melanocortin receptor and intracellular calcium regulation, supporting its established role in energy homeostasis.
AGRP is widely studied in hypothalamic neural circuits that couple nutrient state to appetite, feeding behavior and energy homeostasis, and in experiments examining melanocortin receptor signaling. Target measurements should be interpreted in the context of AGRP-producing neuronal populations and peptide processing.