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Peptide Receptor Modulation

Meaning

The therapeutic strategy of precisely altering the activity, density, or signaling cascade of specific cell-surface receptors that bind to peptide hormones, thereby selectively enhancing or inhibiting the biological effects of endogenous or exogenous peptides. This advanced pharmacological approach allows for highly targeted interventions in the endocrine system, moving beyond simply replacing a deficient hormone to fine-tuning the cellular response to that hormone. It is the key mechanism underlying the efficacy of modern peptide-based therapeutics in metabolic and longevity medicine.