Peptide Hormones intermediate
Betatrophin: Structure, Function, and Significance
Betatrophin (FGF21-like) is a hormone that promotes beta-cell proliferation and may play a role in type 2 diabetes.
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
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Chemical Identity
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Peptide Name | betatrophin |
| Type | Betatrophin |
| Source | Liver |
| Sequence | 198 aa protein |
| Molecular Weight | 22000 Da |
Description
Betatrophin (FGF21-like) is a hormone that promotes beta-cell proliferation and may play a role in type 2 diabetes.
Biological Function
Betatrophin (FGF21-like) is a hormone that promotes beta-cell proliferation and may play a role in type 2 diabetes.
Research Significance
This betatrophin has been studied for its potential applications in:
- Drug development
- Biotechnology
- Biomaterials
- Therapeutics
References
- Encyclopeptide Database. “betatrophin” monograph. encyclopeptide.com.
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