A molecule that binds to a specific receptor to produce a biological effect. Peptides often function as ligands for hormone receptors.
Peptides whose entries mention this term
- GHK-CuStimulator of collagen and skin renewal
- GHRP-6Release of growth hormone from the pituitary
- IGF-1 LR3Extended form of IGF-1
- CalcitoninOsteoporosis and loss of bone density
- EpobisCell protection and tissue repair
- FollistatinLifting growth limits and preserving muscle mass
- Human Growth HormoneGrowth, body composition, metabolism and recovery
- InsulinBlood sugar, energy metabolism and anabolic processes