Prolactin (PRL)

In mammals, prolactin is associated with milk production; in fish it is thought to be related to the control of water and salt balance. Prolactin also acts in aĀ cytokine-like manner…

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…

Progastrin

ProgastrinĀ is an 80-amino acidĀ intracellularĀ proteinĀ and the precursor ofĀ gastrin, a gastrointestinalĀ hormoneĀ produced byĀ G cellsĀ in the gastric antrum. Fiona M., Gribble; Frank, Reimann; Geoffrey, P. Roberts (2018).Ā Gastrointestinal Hormones. Physiology of the Gastrointestinal Tract, Elsevier.…

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…

What Is Metalloproteinase?

Metalloproteinase – the name alone screams ā€œI’m here to ruin everythingā€ – is a feral pack of enzymes armed with metal claws (zinc, mostly, because it’s the shiniest weapon in…

What are Matrix Metalloproteinases?

The MMPs belong to a larger family of proteases known as the metzincin superfamily.[ Matrix Metalloproteinases: Its implications in cardiovascular disorders] Collectively, these enzymes are capable of degrading all kinds of extracellular matrix proteins, but also…

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…

Human placental lactogenĀ (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…

Human chorionic gonadotropinĀ (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…

ProstaglandinsĀ (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…

What Is A Siderophore?

Siderophores (Greek: “iron carrier”) are small, high-affinity iron-chelating compounds that are secreted by microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi. They help the organism accumulate iron. Although a widening range of siderophore functions is now being appreciated. Siderophores are among the strongest (highest affinity) Fe3+ binding agents known. Phytosiderophores are siderophores produced by plants.

Parathyroid hormoneĀ (PTH)

Structure Function Regulation of serum calcium Main article: Calcium metabolism Regulation of serum phosphate Vitamin D synthesis Interactive pathway map Click on genes, proteins and metabolites below to link to respective…