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Salmon Growth Hormone: Oligopeptide Research Reference
Salmon Growth Hormone, a bioactive peptide compound with documented applications in biomedical research, pharmacological studies, and therapeutic development
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
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Overview
Salmon Growth Hormone is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications. It is derived from Salmon (Oncorhynchus spp.).
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Salmon Growth Hormone |
| Sequence | Single-chain polypeptide with 4 alpha-helices |
| Length | 188 amino acids |
| Molecular Weight | 21,500 Da |
| Source | Salmon (Oncorhynchus spp.) |
| Category | Fish Peptide Hormone |
Mechanism of Action
Binds GHR; stimulates hepatic IGF-1 production; promotes protein synthesis and somatic growth
Bioactivity
Growth promotion, osmoregulation enhancement, metabolic regulation
Therapeutic Potential
Aquaculture growth enhancement, comparative growth biology research
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
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