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(biochemistry) Initialism of 5-hydroxytryptamine. [The neurotransmitter serotonin.]
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(biochemistry) A neuroexcitatory peptide, from a snail of the genus Achatina, that enhances the amplitude and frequency of the heartbeat.
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Any of a particular family of insect tridecapeptide immunomodulatory peptides
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(endocrinology) an active heptapeptide of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) and a vasodilator agent that plays an important role in the cardiovascular system
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(biochemistry) A homologous form of oxytocin/vasopressin found in segmented worms
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(biochemistry) A homologous form of oxytocin/vasopressin found in segmented worms.
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An inhibitor of kallikrein / kinin present in the venom of Anopheles mosquitos
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(biochemistry) A peptide that reduces eating in mammals. The sequence of amino acids is Pyr-Val-Asp-Ser-Met-Trp-Ala-Glu-Gln-Lys-Gln-Met-Glu-Leu-Glu-Ser-Ile-Leu-Val-Ala-Leu-Leu-Gln-Lys-His-Ser-Arg-Asn-Ser-Gln-NH2
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Any agent that inhibits the action of tubulin.
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(pharmacology) A matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor.
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(biochemistry) A particular disintegrin.
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Alternative letter-case form of Botox [A toxic compound (generic name botulinum toxin type A) produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, that causes the paralysis of muscles, used in cosmetic surgery to conceal wrinkles and for muscle spasm relief and headache prevention.]
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(biochemistry) A calcium antagonist
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Any antagonist of a calcium-sensing receptor; especially such a drug used for the treatment of osteoporosis
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(medicine) A peptide that inhibits angiogenesis
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(biochemistry) Any of a class of aromatic amines derived from pyrocatechol that are hormones produced by the adrenal gland.
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(pharmacology) A strongly basic ion exchange resin that binds to bile acids and is taken orally in the form of its hydrochloride especially to lower LDL levels in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia.
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(biochemistry) A form of vasopressin, present in snails of the genus Lymnaea, that functions as oxytocin
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(biochemistry) A peptide, similar to defensin, found in bacteria-immunized dung beetles
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A peptide that inhibits secretion of corticosteroids by the adrenal glands
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Any of a group of mouse enteric defensins
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A form of somatostatin that inhibits the action of dopamine
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(biochemistry) An immunoreactive neuropeptide present in Drosophila
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A hormone in insects and other arthropods that promotes molting.
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20-hydroxyecdysone, a naturally occurring ecdysteroid hormone which controls the ecdysis (moulting) and metamorphosis of arthropods.
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Alternative form of ectodin [(biochemistry) A secreted inhibitor of bone morphogenetic proteins]
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An undecapeptide of mollusk origin, belonging to the tachykinin family of neuropeptides.
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An endogenous cannabinoid, i.e. one produced by the body.
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Any of a group of compounds that inhibits exocytosis
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(biochemistry) A protein that mimics the action of sulfonylurea in the biosynthesis of insulin
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(biochemistry) Any of a group of pentapeptide endorphins that have opiate-like effects
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The mechanism by which various cannabinoids work together to give therapeutic benefits.
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A peptide growth factor, related to insulin, produced by some locusts
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A kallikrein-kinin inhibitor isolated from a tick of the genus Haemaphysalis
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(biochemistry, medicine) An oligopeptide antihypertensive
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A hypotensive peptide found in the venom of some snakes and scorpions
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A neuropeptide, similar to oxytocin, present in ants
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(biochemistry) A toxin that specifically affects insects.
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A derivative of oxytocin that occurs in fish
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Any of a group of antimicrobial chemokines associated with platelets
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(medicine) The drug 1-oxo-2-butenyl]-4-(phenylmethyl)-2-oxazolidinone that inhibits cell migration
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(biochemistry) A neurohormone found in nonmammalian vertebrates with properties similar to oxytocin.
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Any of a group of neuropeptides similar to tachykinin that regulate sexual activity in insects.
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(biochemistry) A form of oxytocin produced by some nematodes
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Any of a class of naturally-occurring opioid peptides derived from the proteolytic cleavage of prodynorphin.
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A synthetic polypeptide that has effects like gastrin when given parenterally.
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A pulmonary surfactant derived from porcine lung surfactant.
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A particular neuropeptide present in several insects
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A neuropeptide that regulates some pheromones in some insects
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(biochemistry) Any of a group of neuropeptides found in crustaceans and insects.
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(biochemistry) Alternative form of calcitonin. [(biochemistry) A polypeptide hormone secreted by the thyroid gland that has the effect of lowering blood calcium.]
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(biochemistry) A particular disintegrin.
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A collagen fragment that is an inhibitor of angiogenesis
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(medicine) Any of a class of compounds that inhibit proteasome-dependent degradation of proteins by binding the ubiquitin chain.
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(biochemistry) A potent anorexigenic peptide of 40 amino acids.
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A peptide secreted by enterochromaffin cells in the duodenum and proximal small intestine. It acts as an agonist of the guanylyl cyclase receptor GC-C, and regulates electrolyte and water transport in intestinal and renal epithelia.
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(biochemistry) An oligopeptide found in nonmammalian vertebrates with properties similar to oxytocin and vasopressin.
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(biochemistry) An inhibitor, 1-(3,6-dibromocarbazol-9-yl)-3-(dimethylamino)propan-2-ol, that nonselectively perturbs membrane transport by decreasing cellular ATP levels
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