Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
Ghrelin Human
Goserelin
Hexarelin
Histrelin
Atosiban
Buserelin
Cetrorelix
Desmopressin
Deslorelin
Peptide hormones are a class of hormones whose molecules are peptides, consisting of short chains of amino acids. They are synthesized in cells from amino acids according to mRNA transcripts, which are synthesized from DNA templates inside the cell nucleus . Peptide hormones can be classified into various types based on their structure and function, including insulin, glucagon, growth hormone, and oxytocin .
Peptide hormones exhibit several key biological properties:
Peptide hormones play crucial roles in various biological functions:
Peptide hormones interact with other molecules and cells through specific mechanisms:
The expression and activity of peptide hormones are controlled by various regulatory mechanisms:
Peptide hormones have numerous applications in biomedical research, diagnostics, and therapeutics:
Peptide hormones play vital roles throughout the life cycle, from development to aging and disease: