Peptide Drugs intermediate
Octreotide: Oligopeptide Research Reference
Long-acting somatostatin analog with D-Phe and Thr-ol for acromegaly and carcinoid tumors. This peptide or oligopeptide is studied for its biological activit...
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somatostatin acromegaly neuroendocrine
Overview
Long-acting somatostatin analog with D-Phe and Thr-ol for acromegaly and carcinoid tumors.
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Octreotide |
Mechanism of Action
D-Phe2 and Thr-ol modifications confer DPP-4 resistance and receptor selectivity.
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
Chemical Identity
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Octreotide |
| Category | Peptide Drugs |
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