Peptide glossary · Pharmacology terms
Bioregulator
A name for short peptides of two to four amino acids, studied mainly in Russian research, such as epithalon. In the catalogue they form their own research area.
In the lab
Because the molecules are so small, the mass is usually below 600 g/mol. Most bioregulators are charged and dissolve well in water.
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- AgonistA molecule that binds to a receptor and activates it.
- DAC (drug affinity complex)A group of lysine and maleimidopropionic acid that binds covalently to albumin.
- GHRHGrowth hormone-releasing hormone, a peptide hormone of 44 amino acids.
- Half-lifeThe time in which half of a substance is broken down or cleared.
- IncretinGut hormones such as GLP-1 and GIP.
- ReceptorA protein that a messenger binds to, triggering a signal in the cell.
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