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Metabolic Peptides

Meaning

Metabolic Peptides are short chains of amino acids that function as signaling molecules, exerting potent and specific regulatory effects on energy homeostasis, appetite, glucose metabolism, and body composition. These endogenous compounds, such as GLP-1 and Ghrelin, act on G-protein coupled receptors to modulate complex physiological processes. Clinically, synthetic analogs of these peptides are utilized as therapeutic agents to manage metabolic disorders, including obesity and type 2 diabetes.