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Orexigenic peptide produced by cells in the hypothalamic arcuate nucleus. This peptide is the natural antagonist to α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone, and as such, it has a potent orexigenic effect.
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Abizaid, A., Amir, S. (2010). Agouti-Related Peptide. In: Stolerman, I.P. (eds) Encyclopedia of Psychopharmacology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-68706-1_1198
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