Glucagon Alternatives
Explore peptides similar to Glucagon. Compare mechanisms, effects, and find the best alternative for your research.
Glucagon
Hormonal
A counter-regulatory hormone to insulin. FDA approved for severe hypoglycemia treatment and diagnostic procedures.
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MOTS-c
Hormonal
A mitochondria-derived peptide that regulates metabolic homeostasis. Discovered in 2015, it's being studied for its effects on insulin sensitivity, exercise capacity, and aging.
Oxytocin
Hormonal
A naturally occurring peptide hormone crucial for social bonding, childbirth, and lactation. Being studied for autism, anxiety, and social disorders.
Gonadorelin
Hormonal
A synthetic version of gonadotropin-releasing hormone. Used diagnostically and therapeutically for various reproductive and hormonal conditions.
Leuprolide
Hormonal
A GnRH agonist that suppresses testosterone and estrogen production. FDA approved for prostate cancer, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and precocious puberty.
Desmopressin
Hormonal
A synthetic analog of vasopressin (ADH) used for diabetes insipidus, bedwetting, and bleeding disorders. Does not cause vasoconstriction like natural vasopressin.
Octreotide
Hormonal
A synthetic somatostatin analog that inhibits multiple hormones. Used for acromegaly, carcinoid tumors, and various GI conditions.