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Peptide Signaling Accelerators

Meaning

Peptide Signaling Accelerators are a class of bioactive compounds or therapeutic agents designed to enhance the speed, intensity, or duration of endogenous peptide hormone signaling cascades. These accelerators function by either potentiating the binding affinity of a native peptide to its receptor, increasing the density of the target receptor, or amplifying the intracellular second messenger response. In hormonal health, they are employed to optimize the effects of natural signaling molecules, such as growth hormone-releasing peptides or kisspeptin, often to counteract age-related signaling decay. Their application is a sophisticated strategy for modulating endocrine function without full hormone replacement.