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Pasireotide: Oligopeptide Research Reference
Somatostatin analog with high sst5 affinity for Cushing disease and acromegaly. This peptide or oligopeptide is studied for its biological activity, structur...
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somatostatin pituitary cushings
Overview
Somatostatin analog with high sst5 affinity for Cushing disease and acromegaly.
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Pasireotide |
Mechanism of Action
Broad somatostatin receptor binding with highest affinity for sst5 in corticotroph tumors.
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
Chemical Identity
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Pasireotide |
| Category | Peptide Drugs |
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