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Hormonal Peptides

Meaning

Hormonal Peptides are short to medium-length chains of amino acids that function as signaling molecules, synthesized and secreted by endocrine glands and other tissues to regulate distant target cells. Unlike steroid hormones, these are water-soluble molecules that typically exert their effects by binding to specific receptors located on the cell surface. They are fundamental to regulating a vast spectrum of physiological functions, including growth, metabolism, appetite control, and reproductive cycles.