Melanocyte-inhibiting factor (also known as Pro-Leu-Gly-NH2 Melanostatin MSH release-inhibiting hormone or MIF-1) is an endogenous peptide fragment derived from cleavage of the hormone oxytocin but having generally different actions in the body.
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