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Melanocortin receptor 4 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the MC4R gene. It encodes the MC4 protein a G-protein coupled receptor that binds α-melanocyte stimulating hormone (α-MSH). In murine models MC4 receptors have been found to be involved in feeding behaviour the regulation of metabolism sexual behaviour and male erectile function In 2008 it was reported that MC4R mutations were associated with inherited human obesity.