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Somatostatin Central: Neuropeptide in Neuroscience Reference

Hypothalamic and GI peptide inhibiting growth hormone and multiple secretory functions. This neuropeptide is involved in neurological signaling and is studie...

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somatostatin inhibitory hypothalamus

Overview

Hypothalamic and GI peptide inhibiting growth hormone and multiple secretory functions.

Structure

PropertyValue
NameSomatostatin Central

Mechanism of Action

Cyclic peptide with inhibitory effects on GH, TSH, insulin, glucagon, and GI secretions.

References

  • Wikipept Peptide Database
  • Primary literature (see individual entries)

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
NameSomatostatin Central
CategoryNeuropeptides

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