Peptides cyclized via disulfide or lactam bridges are disclosed. The peptides exhibit melanocortin-4 receptor agonist activity and are useful for treating obesity.

 
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> Secreted and transmembrane polypeptides and nucleic acids encoding the same

> Family of genes encoding apoptosis-related peptides, peptides encoded thereby and methods of use thereof
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