Antagonists of alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone and methods based thereon

摘要

Peptide antagonists of alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone are disclosed, together with methods of inhibiting the effects of alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone on cells or tissues sensitive to that hormone. In particular, methods for lightening the pigmentation of skin and for treating malignant melanoma, as well as kits for practicing the invention are also disclosed.