EXAMPLES OF BIOCHEMICALLY IMPORTANT PEPTIDES: Flashcards
Hypothalmic Neurohormone
TRH
Potent Vasoconstrictor
Endothelin
EXAMPLES OF BIOCHEMICALLY IMPORTANT PEPTIDES (9)
Oxytocin
Vasopression
Enkephalins
Glutathione
TRH
Angiotensin II
Somatostatin
Bradykinin
Endothelin
Mellitin
Glucagon
Insulin
governs release of thyrotropin
TRH
structurally similar to some snake venoms
Endothelin
Uterus-Contracting Hormone
Oxytocin
Pressor Agent
Angiotensin II
Honey Bee Venom
Mellitin
also stimulates lactation
Oxytocin
Can increase blood pressure by vasoconstriction
Angiotensin II
used to treat rheumatism
Mellitin
ADH or antidiuretic hormone
Vasopression
can also trigger thirst or the desire for salt
Angiotensin II
Hyperglycemic Factor
Glucagon
Enhances reabsorption of free water and plays a role in Blood pressure control
Vasopression
responsible for the release of the pituitary gland’s ADH
Angiotensin II
used as an anti-diabetic
Insulin
pain killers
Enkephalins
Inhibits Growth Hormone Release
Somatostatin
Pancreatic Hormone
Insulin
neuromodulators in the brain and spinal cord; involved with pain perception
Enkephalins
used to treat ulcers
Somatostatin
used in treatment of diabetes
Insulin
movement, mood, behavior, and neuroendocrine regulation
Enkephalins
