The Alpha‐melanocyte‐stimulating Hormone Acts As a Local Immune Homeostasis Factor in Experimental Allergic Asthma

Originally, the neuropeptide α‐melanocyte‐stimulating hormone (α‐MSH) has been described as a mediator of skin pigmentation. However, recent studies have shown that α‐MSH is able to modulate inflammation in various tissues including the lung. So far, it is still not clear whether α‐MSH also plays a role in allergic bronchial asthma.