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Peptides as Signaling Modifiers

Meaning

Peptides as Signaling Modifiers refers to the functional role of small, naturally occurring or synthetic chains of amino acids in precisely altering, enhancing, or dampening the activity of existing endocrine and cellular communication pathways. These molecules operate with high specificity, binding to various cell surface receptors or acting as co-factors to influence downstream signal transduction events without necessarily acting as primary hormones themselves. Their clinical utility lies in their ability to fine-tune complex physiological processes, such as growth, metabolism, and immune function, by modulating the efficacy of major hormonal axes.