It activates melanocortin receptors MC1R and MC3R, suppressing NF-kappaB nuclear translocation and consequently reducing pro-inflammatory cytokine production including TNF-alpha, IL-6, and IL-1beta
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This is largely due to their high sensitivity (0.90) but low specificity (0.20), which leads to a substantial number of unnecessary biopsies, as reported in reviews included in clinical practice guidelines
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