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Somatostatin Family Peptides
Learn about somatostatin and cortistatin peptides in hormone inhibition and neuromodulation.
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somatostatin inhibition endocrine peptide-family
Overview
Somatostatin Family Peptides are inhibitory regulators of hormone secretion and neurotransmission.
Key Members
- Somatostatin-14: Inhibits GH, insulin, and glucagon
- Somatostatin-28: Extended form with distinct receptor affinity
- Cortistatin: Neuropeptide with sleep-modulating properties
Clinical Significance
Octreotide and lanreotide are somatostatin analogs used in acromegaly and neuroendocrine tumors.
References
- Source: ENCP Peptide Database
- Category: Peptide Families
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