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.

Divulgan a los antagonistas del peptide de la hormona que estimula del alpha.-melanocyte, junto con métodos de inhibir los efectos de la hormona que estimula del alpha.-melanocyte en las células o los tejidos finos sensibles a esa hormona. En detalle, los métodos para aligerar la pigmentación de la piel y para tratar el melanoma malo, tan bien como los kits para practicar la invención también se divulgan.

 
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