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Receptor, Melanocortin, Type 2
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Definition
: A melanocortin receptor subtype found primarily in the ADRENAL CORTEX. It shows specificity for ADRENOCORTICOTROPIC HORMONE.
Other names
Receptor, Melanocortin 2; Melanocortin 2 Receptor; Receptor, Melanocortin-
2; Receptor, MC2; Melanocortin-
2 Receptor; MC2 Receptor; Melanocortin Receptor 2