Fig. 4From: Analysis of real-time PCR Melanocortin 3 (MC3R) gene expression to identify new biomarkers inflammation in tuberculosisType 3 melanocortin receptor activation on macrophage function MC3 activation by endogenous or selective synthetic agonists leads to regulation of osteoclast generation, control of pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory mediators, and resolution of inflammation by spherocytosis and phagocytosisBack to article page