POMC

Pro-opiomelanocortin, precursor to multiple hormones.

Key Functions:

• Produces ACTH, MSH, and endorphins.
• Regulates stress and appetite.

Interacting Systems & Components:

• Endocrine System (hormone production)
• ACTH (product)
• Pituitary (expression site)

Gene Record

Approved symbol: POMC

Approved name: proopiomelanocortin

Locus: 2p23.3

Locus type: gene with protein product

HGNC: HGNC:9201

From the HGNC naming authority.