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lipotropin /lip·o·tro·pin/ (lip´o-tro″pin) any of several prohormones that promote lipolysis; the most important one in humans is β. β-lipotropin a prohormone synthesized by cells of the adenohypophysis; it promotes fat mobilization and skin darkening by stimulation of melanocytes and is the precursor of the endorphins. β-lipotropin a polypeptide which promotes the mobilization of fat; synthesized in the adenohypophysis. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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