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Peptide Secretagogue

Meaning

A Peptide Secretagogue is a molecule, typically a synthetic peptide or a non-peptidyl compound, designed to stimulate the endogenous release of a specific hormone from its native endocrine gland. These agents function by acting on specific receptors to enhance the body’s natural pulsatile secretion pattern of a hormone. The primary clinical application is in the treatment of hormonal deficiencies, often preferred over direct hormone replacement to preserve the body’s innate regulatory feedback mechanisms.