Peptide glossary
Secretagogue
A substance that triggers secretion.
A secretagogue is a compound that stimulates the secretion of another substance. Growth-hormone secretagogues, for example, prompt the pituitary's own release of growth hormone rather than supplying the hormone directly.
Research use only
For in-vitro laboratory research use only. Not for human or animal consumption. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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