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Somatostatin – Hormone
Somatostatin is a hormone produced in the hypothalamus and released from the pituitary gland. It inhibits the release of growth hormone from the pituitary gland and other hormones from the pancreas and GI tract.
Somatostatin Source
Somatostatin is a hormone that is produced by the hypothalamus and released from the brain and the gastrointestinal tract. It inhibits the release of growth hormone, insulin, and glucagon.
Somatostatin Mechanism of Action
Somatostatin is a hormone that is produced by the hypothalamus and pancreas. It is responsible for inhibiting the release of other hormones, such as insulin and glucagon. It also acts as a neurotransmitter in the brain.
Somatostatin Deficiency – Related Diseases
Somatostatin deficiency is a rare disorder that affects the body’s ability to produce the hormone somatostatin. Somatostatin is a hormone that helps control the release of other hormones, including insulin and growth hormone. Somatostatin deficiency can lead to a number of related diseases, including diabetes, growth hormone deficiency, and problems with the pancreas.
Octreotide – An Essential Somatostatin Analog
Octreotide is a synthetic peptide drug used to treat a variety of conditions including acromegaly, carcinoid tumors, and diarrhea. It is an essential somatostatin analog, meaning it mimics the action of the natural hormone somatostatin. Octreotide binds to somatostatin receptors on cells, blocking the release of various hormones including insulin, growth hormone, and glucagon. This can help to control symptoms related to hormone oversecretion. Octreotide is also used to prevent complications following surgery for pancreatic tumors.
