Neuropeptides intermediate
Somatostatin-14: Neuropeptide in Neuroscience Reference
Somatostatin-14, a bioactive peptide compound with documented applications in biomedical research, pharmacological studies, and therapeutic development
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
neuropeptides peptide oligopeptide
Overview
Somatostatin-14 is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications.
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Somatostatin-14 |
| Sequence | AGCKNFFWKTFTSC (disulfide bridge: Cys3-Cys14) |
| Length | 14 amino acids (cyclic) |
| Molecular Weight | 1637.9 Da |
| Category | Somatostatin family |
Mechanism of Action
Gi/Go-coupled; inhibits adenylyl cyclase, activates K+ channels, inhibits Ca2+ channels
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
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