Advanced Concepts in Pharmaceutical Research Vol. 4

Abstract

Peptide hormones are a category of signaling molecules that consist of amino acids and are synthesized and secreted by several endocrine glands distributed across the human body. Numerous physiological functions, including development, metabolism, reproduction, and stress response, are regulated by these hormones. Preptin is a recently identified peptide hormone synthesized within the pancreas, predominantly by the beta cells. This hormone is a constituent of a broader hormone family that includes insulin, amylin, and pramlintide. Preptin seems to be primarily involved in amplifying the actions of insulin. Type 2 diabetes is characterized by insulin resistance. We could find out how preptin and type 2 diabetes interact, leading to novel treatments and prevention methods.