Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.4.0)
Enables hormone activity. Involved in positive regulation of adenylate cyclase-activating G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway; positive regulation of oxytocin production; and response to melanocyte-stimulating hormone. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including glucose homeostasis; regulation of corticosterone secretion; and regulation of glycogen metabolic process. Located in extracellular space and secretory granule. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; nervous system; oviduct; skeletal musculature; and skin. Used to study obesity. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in several diseases, including alcohol dependence; familial Mediterranean fever; nicotine dependence; obesity; and osteoarthritis. Orthologous to human POMC (proopiomelanocortin).
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