Anti-inflammatory Properties of the Alpha-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone in Models of Granulomatous Inflammation.

"Declarations Conflict of interestThe authors declare no competing interests. Ethical ApprovalThis study was approved by the University of Miami Ethics Committee. Donors of the cells for this study also provided their written informed consent to participate in this study. In addition, the animal study was approved by Miami VA Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). Conflict of interest The authors declare no competing interests."

"Funding This project was funded by Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals and Health Resources and Services Administration (contract# 234-2005-37011C). Funders were not involved in study design, sample collection, laboratory testing, data analysis, manuscript writing, and submission. MM has been an advisory board member of Mallinckrodt and received a consultation fee."