Localization of the human melanocortin-5 receptor gene (MC5R) to chromosome band 18p11.2 by fluorescence in situ hybridization

B. P. Chowdhary, I. Gustavsson, J. E.S. Wikberg, V. Chhajlani

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Abstract

The recently cloned novel MC5R gene is suggested to be a mediator of neural functions of the melanocortic peptides, such as melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) and adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). We now report the localization of the human MC5R locus to chromosome 18p11.2.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)79-81
Number of pages3
JournalCytogenetics and Cell Genetics
Volume68
Issue number1-2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1995
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Genetics
  • Cell Biology

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