incretin hormones definition
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incretin incretin: A gastrointestinal hormone causing an increase in the amount of insulin released from the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans after eating, even before blood glucose levels become elevated.
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Growth hormone A recombinant form of hGH called somatropin (INN) is used as a prescription drug to treat children's growth disorders and adult growth hormone deficiency.
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Genistein Genistein Genistein is an isoflavone, which is a hormone-like substance found in soybeans. Numerous studies have shown that genistein is both a phytoestrogen and antioxidant, and it is most often used to treat conditions affected by an estrogen levels in the body.enistein is an isoflavone, which is a hormone-like substance found in soybeans.
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melanocyte-stimulating hormone melanocyte-stimulating hormone. n. Abbr. MSH A hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that regulates skin color in humans and other vertebrates by stimulating melanin synthesis in melanocytes and melanin granule dispersal in melanophores. Also called intermedin.
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Incretin Hormone Another class of drugs called DPP-IV inhibitors also affect incretin hormone levels. Dipeptidyl peptidase IV (or DPP-IV) is an enzyme that normally breaks down GLP-1 and GIP. DPP-IV inhibitors, which block the action of this enzyme and therefore leave more of the body’s own GLP-1 and GIP in circulation.urthermore, scientists have also observed that people with Type 2 diabetes have diminished insulin release in response to meals and have speculated that they may have defects in the release or action of their incretin hormones. GLP-1 is made in the small intestine and colon and is released in response to food.
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Hormone a complex chemical substance produced in one part or organ of the body that initiates or regulates the activity of an organ or a group of cells in another part. Hormones secreted by the endocrine glands are carried through the bloodstream to the target organ.
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ENDOCRINE Noun. 1. hormone-the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect. endocrine, internal secretion. secretion-a functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell.
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Orexinupdate Orexin, also called hypocretin, is a neuropeptide that regulates arousal, wakefulness, and appetite. The most common form of narcolepsy, in which the sufferer briefly loses muscle tone (cataplexy), is caused by a lack of orexin in the brain due to destruction of the cells that produce it.
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I'm a Man (The Spencer Davis Group song) I'm a Man is a song written by The Spencer Davis Group singer-songwriter Steve Winwood and record producer Jimmy Miller.
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- A hormone (from Greek ὁρμή, impetus) is any member of a class of signaling molecules produced by glands in multicellular organisms that are transported by the circulatory system to target distant organs to regulate physiology and behaviour. hormone (from Greek ὁρμή, impetus) is any member of a class of signaling molecules produced by glands in multicellular organisms that are transported by the circulatory system to target distant organs to regulate physiology and behaviour.
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hormone hormone. n. 1. (Biochemistry) a chemical substance produced in an endocrine gland and transported in the blood to a certain tissue, on which it exerts a specific effect. 2. (Biochemistry) an organic compound produced by a plant that is essential for growth.
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- This gene encodes transthyretin, one of the three prealbumins including alpha-1-antitrypsin, transthyretin and orosomucoid. Transthyretin is a carrier protein; it transports thyroid hormones in the plasma and cerebrospinal fluid, and also transports retinol (vitamin A) in the plasma.
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- Definition of kinin. 1 : any of various polypeptide hormones that are formed locally in the tissues and cause dilation of blood vessels and contraction of smooth muscle.
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peptide hormones peptide hormones (pepˑ·tīd hōrˑ·mōnz), n.pl water-soluble hormones comprised of a few amino acids that introduce a series of chemical reactions to change the cell's metabolism. Examples include hormones of the pituitary gland and parathyroid glands.
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oxytocin (Pitocin) What is oxytocin? Oxytocin is a natural hormone that causes the uterus to contract. Oxytocin is used to induce labor or strengthen labor contractions during childbirth, and to control bleeding after childbirth. Oxytocin is also used to stimulate uterine contractions in a woman with an incomplete or threatened miscarriage. Oxytocin may...
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Planning Questions to ask us... and other schools. Notre Dame Financial Aid Associates can answer specific questions about costs, the financial aid process, and options for financing your education. The Big Future website (provided by the College Board) has compiled a list of a dozen questions to get you started.
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- Medical Definition of Hormone, erythropoietin. Hormone, erythropoietin: Erythropoietin is a substance produced by the kidney that leads to the formation of red blood cells in the bone marrow. Abbreviated: EPO. The kidney cells that make EPO are specialized and are sensitive to low oxygen levels in the blood coming into the kidney.
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- Definition of MELATONIN. : a vertebrate hormone that is derived from serotonin, is secreted by the pineal gland especially in response to darkness, and has been linked to the regulation of circadian rhythms.See melatonin defined for kids.ADVERTISEMENT. Greek melas black + -tonin (as in serotonin). a vertebrate hormone that is derived from serotonin, is secreted by the pineal gland especially in response to darkness, and has been linked to the regulation of circadian rhythms. See melatonin defined for kids. ADVERTISEMENT.
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Hormone A hormone (from Greek ὁρμή, impetus) is any member of a class of signaling molecules produced by glands in multicellular organisms that are transported by the circulatory system to target distant organs to regulate physiology and behaviour.ome hormones are completely active when released into the bloodstream (as is the case for insulin and growth hormones), while others must be activated in specific cells through a series of activation steps that are commonly highly regulated.
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Peptide hormone [ edit intro ]. Peptide hormones are a class of peptides that are secreted into the blood stream, sometimes from a specialised endocrine gland, and which act on target cells that express specific receptors for them. edit intro ]. Peptide hormones are a class of peptides that are secreted into the blood stream, sometimes from a specialised endocrine gland, and which act on target cells that express specific receptors for them.
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- Related to hormone: plant hormone, growth hormone, thyroid hormone. (hôr′mōn′) n. 1. a. A substance, usually a peptide or steroid, produced by one tissue and conveyed by the bloodstream to another to effect physiological activity, such as growth or metabolism. b. A synthetic compound that acts like a hormone in the body.
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What is gonadotropin-independent precocious puberty? Gonadotropin-Independent Precocious Puberty. What is gonadotropin-independent precocious puberty? Early secretion (also called hypersecretion) of high levels of the body's sex hormones, androgen (male sex hormones) and estrogen (female sex hormones), can lead to the early outward appearance of puberty.
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isotretinoin (ī′sō-trĕt′n-oin′) n. A synthetic isomer of retinoic acid that inhibits sebaceous gland secretion and is used in the treatment of severe nodular acne. It can cause birth defects if taken during pregnancy. [iso- + tretinoin, retinoic acid (t(rans)- + retino(ic acid) + -in).]
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Incretin Mimetics (GLP-1 Agonists) Incretin mimetics are a relatively new group of injectable drugs for treatment of type 2 diabetes. The drugs, also commonly known as glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists or GLP-1 analogues, are normally prescribed for patients who have not been able to control their condition with tablet medication.
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corticotropin-releasing hormone anterior pituitary hormone any of the protein or polypeptide hormones secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, including growth hormone, thyrotropin, prolactin, follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, melanocyte-stimulating hormone, and corticotropin.ormone. a chemical transmitter substance produced by cells of the body and transported by the bloodstream to the cells and organs on which it has a specific regulatory effect. adj., adj hormo´nal. Hormones act as chemical messengers to body organs, stimulating certain life processes and retarding others.
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insulin insulin in Medicine. insulin in·su·lin (ĭn'sə-lĭn) n. A polypeptide hormone that is secreted by the islets of Langerhans, helps regulate the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats, especially the conversion of glucose to glycogen, and promotes protein synthesis and the formation and storage of neutral lipids.