👉 Melanactes, a type of melanocortin, is a hormone that plays a crucial role in regulating skin pigmentation and can be found in various tissues within the body. It's involved in the development of skin cells, which are responsible for maintaining their shape and function. Melanactes also helps regulate hair growth by controlling the production of melanocytes (melanocytes are responsible for producing melanin) and the melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH), which is a