Pro-BNP (47-76)

Pro-BNP (47-76) – Hormones Pro B-type natriuretic peptide (Pro-BNP) is secreted from cardiac myocytes and cleaved into BNP and the remaining part of the prohormone N-terminal proBNP (NT-proBNP). When the heart fibres become stretched more BNP and NT-proBNP are...

Liraglutide

Liraglutide – Hormones Liraglutide is sold under the brand name €˜Victoza’ and is a medication used to treat diabetes mellitus type 2 and obesity. Liraglutide binds to and activates the GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor to bring about an increase in...

Alexamorelin

Alexamorelin – Hormones The heptapeptide Alexamorelin is a member of the Growth Hormone secretagogues (GHS) family. These are synthetic molecules which act through the central nervous system to stimulate the secretion of somatotrophs, prolactin,...

Insulin beta Chain Peptide (15 – 23)

Insulin beta Chain Peptide (15 – 23) – Hormones Insulin is a polypeptide composed of two peptide chains referred to as the alpha chain and β chain. These chains are linked by two disulphide bonds, and an additional disulphide is formed within the alpha...

GLP-1 (1-37)

GLP-1 (1-37) – Hormones Glucagon-like peptide (GLP) 1 is a post-translationally modified version of proglucagon. GLP-1 (1-37) is a naturally produced analog of GLP-1. Unlike truncated GLP-1, GLP-1 (1-37) does not alter food intake in rat models or pancreatic...