Talk:Agouti-related peptide
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Why is it named after a South-American rodent?!
Agouti is a protein found in the epidermis that binds to MC1R producing a yellow/tan fur color. Agouti Related protein (Ag R P) is structurally similar protein important in metabolism regulation that is found in the brain. AgRP is AgrP. peptide and protein are synonymous. i.e. these should be merged.
