Endothelin is a peptide hormone known for its vasoconstrictive effects. Researchers at University of Tsukuba used ...

Peptides play many roles in the human body. Some peptides and their functions include: Vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone): This peptide hormone is secreted in the hypothalamus—a small area ...

Peptides, tiny chains of amino acids, are gaining attention in the scientific community for their potential research ...

“The first generation of peptide drugs, such as insulin, were either natural hormones or close derivatives. The second generation came from phage and mRNA display where large libraries of ...

Fatty liver disease is a growing global health concern. Proglucagon-derived peptides (PGDPs), including glucagon, GLP-1, and GLP-2, are known to regulate lipid metabolism in the liver. However, the ...

OXM is a naturally occurring peptide hormone found in the small intestine that acts to suppress appetite and induce weight loss. Following the announcement, shares of ENTX moved south 1.5% and ...

Hormones are small molecules or peptides that act in signalling between one cell or cell set and another. They are generally involved in high-level processes of an organism such as growth ...

Athletes in the bodybuilding scene are always looking for fresh approaches to improve their performance and increase muscle growth.

Those specializing in men's health are using peptides to "restore" or "balance" hormones, specifically testosterone, or to boost libido. And the bodybuilding community has embraced peptides as a ...