Gastrin-releasing peptide aka GRP and Pro-Gastrin-Releasing-Peptide aka Pro-GRP (and something called PreProGRP?)
Gastrin-releasing peptide, also known as GRP, is a neuropeptide, a regulatory molecule that has been implicated in a number of physiological and pathophysiological processes. Most notably, GRP stimulates the release of gastrin from the G cells of the stomach. The gene from which GRP is derived encodes a number
Progastrin
Progastrin is an 80-amino acid intracellular protein and the precursor of gastrin, a gastrointestinal hormone produced by G cells in the gastric antrum.Fiona M., Gribble; Frank, Reimann; Geoffrey, P. Roberts (2018). Gastrointestinal Hormones. Physiology of the Gastrointestinal Tract, Elsevier. pp. 31–70. The main function of gastrin is to regulate acid secretion.Rehfeld, Jens F.; Goetze,
Gastrin
Gastrin is a peptide hormone that stimulates secretion of gastric acid (HCl) by the parietal cells of the stomach and aids in gastric motility. It is released by G cells in the pyloric antrum of the stomach, duodenum, and the pancreas. Gastrin binds to cholecystokinin B receptors to stimulate the release of histamines in enterochromaffin-like cells, and it
Rennet
Animal rennet to be used in the manufacture of cheddar cheese For the apple varieties, see Reinette Rennet is a complex set of enzymes produced in the stomachs of ruminant mammals. Chymosin, its key component, is a protease enzyme that curdles the casein in milk. In addition to chymosin, rennet contains other enzymes, such as pepsin and a lipase. Rennet has traditionally been
Chymase and Chymosin – Rumored To Be Synonyms (and a little renin and rennin)
Chymase Alternative name for chymosin ["chymase ." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. . Encyclopedia.com. 25 Aug. 2022 https://www.encyclopedia.com] Mast Cell Chymase and Tryptase and some MMPs Chymase and tryptase are packaged in secretory granules together with histamine and other mediators in mast cells, which are infiltrated in rheumatoid synovium. Chymase is a chymotrypsin-like
What are Matrix Metalloproteinases?
Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), also known as matrix metallopeptidases or matrixins, are metalloproteinases that are calcium-dependent zinc-containing endopeptidases;[Verma RP, Hansch C (March 2007). "Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs): chemical-biological functions and (Q)SARs" (PDF). Bioorg. Med. Chem. 15 (6): 2223–68. doi:10.1016/j.bmc.2007.01.011. PMID 17275314. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 May 2015. Retrieved 21 October 2015.] Endopeptidase or endoproteinase are proteolytic peptidases that break peptide bonds of nonterminal amino acids (i.e. within the molecule), in contrast to exopeptidases,
Leydig cells aka interstitial cells of the testes and interstitial cells of Leydig
Very high magnification micrograph of Leydig cells. H&E stain. Leydig cells, also known as interstitial cells of the testes and interstitial cells of Leydig, are found adjacent to the seminiferous tubules in the testicle and produce testosterone in the presence of luteinizing hormone (LH).[1][2] They are polyhedral in shape and have a large, prominent nucleus, an eosinophiliccytoplasm, and numerous
Another reason not to feed pigeons – your food is poison?
I can't tell you why except they showed up on a wiki search. Climate change has a negative effect on this bird, and reproductive performance decreases with increased temperatures. Sydeman, William J; Hester, Michelle M; Thayer, Julie A; Gress, Franklin; Martin,
Leeches at Wellcome Collection
61 Results for "Leeches" A fierce battle between the supporters of John Brown (Bruno), in favour of treatment with stimulants, and those of F.J.V. Broussais, in favour of bloodletting. Pen drawing.Reference24101iPicturesOnlineExposé de l'état actuel de nos connaissances et observations personelles sur
Jim Turner exposes horrific dangers and corrupt approvals of aspartame (and other products) Episode 22 – Podcast
https://livehealthybewell.com/podcast/jim-turner-exposes-horrific-dangers-and-corrupt-approvals-of-aspartame-and-other-products-episode-22/ Transcript Hi, this is Jeffrey Smith and welcome to my podcast, Live Healthy, Be Well. Today I'm playing you the audio version of a Facebook live I just did with Jim Turner. Jim was the first Nader Raider. He's a bestselling
Human placental lactogen (hPL)
Human placental lactogen (hPL), also called human chorionic somatomammotropin (HCS), is a polypeptideplacental hormone, the human form of placental lactogen (chorionic somatomammotropin). Its structure and function are similar to those of human growth hormone. It modifies the metabolic state of the mother during pregnancy to facilitate the energy supply of the fetus.
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a hormone for the maternal recognition of pregnancy produced by trophoblast cells that are surrounding a growing embryo (syncytiotrophoblast initially), which eventually forms the placenta after implantation.Cole LA (2009). "New discoveries on the biology and detection of human chorionic gonadotropin". Reprod. Biol. Endocrinol. 7: 8. doi:10.1186/1477-7827-7-8. PMC 2649930. PMID 19171054.Gregory JJ,
Prostaglandins (PG)
The prostaglandins (PG) are a group of physiologically active lipid compounds called eicosanoids "Eicosanoid Synthesis and Metabolism: Prostaglandins, Thromboxanes, Leukotrienes, Lipoxins". themedicalbiochemistrypage.org. Retrieved 2018-09-21. having diverse hormone-like effects in animals. Prostaglandins have been found in almost every tissue in humans and other animals. They are derived enzymatically from the fatty acid arachidonic acid.Ricciotti E, FitzGerald GA (May 2011). "Prostaglandins
The sweet pea is a flowering plant in the genus Lathyrus in the family Fabaceae (legumes) 🧪☣️☠️⚗️🤢
The sweet pea, Lathyrus odoratus, is a flowering plant in the genus Lathyrus in the family Fabaceae (legumes), native to Sicily, southern Italy and the Aegean Islands. Euro+Med Plantbase It is an annual climbing plant, growing to a height of 1–2 metres (3 ft 3 in – 6 ft 7 in), where suitable support is available. The leaves are pinnate with two leaflets and a
Freemartins
A freemartin or free-martin (sometimes martin heifer) is an infertile female cattle with masculinized behavior and non-functioning ovaries.[1] Phenotypically, the animal appears female, but various aspects of female reproductive development are altered due to acquisition of anti-Müllerian hormone from the male twin.[2] Genetically, the animal is chimeric: karyotypy of a sample of cells shows XX/XY chromosomes. The animal originates as
Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
Parathyroid hormone (PTH), also called parathormone or parathyrin, is a peptide hormone secreted by the parathyroid glands that regulates the serum calcium concentration through its effects on bone, kidney, and intestine. Coetzee M, Kruger MC (May 2004). "Osteoprotegerin-receptor activator of nuclear factor-kappaB ligand ratio: a new approach to osteoporosis treatment?". Southern Medical