International Unit, a measurement of biological activity. Growth hormone is often measured in IUs. Also refers to markings on insulin syringes (100 units = 1 mL).
Peptides whose entries mention this term
- CalcitoninOsteoporosis and loss of bone density
- Human Growth HormoneGrowth, body composition, metabolism and recovery
- Kisspeptin-10Brain signal that controls sex hormones and fertility
- Melanotan IISexual function and melanin production
- OxytocinHormonal signalling that starts in the brain
- VasopressinWater balance and blood pressure