Glossary

Amidation (C-terminal)

Replacing the carboxyl end of a peptide with an amide group. It removes a negative charge, often improves stability and is common in naturally occurring hormones.

Relevant compounds

KPV
Tripeptide fragment of α-MSH
Kisspeptin-10
Shortest fully active fragment of kisspeptin
Pramlintide
Soluble amylin analogue
Sermorelin
Shortest fully active fragment of GHRH
Hexarelin
Potent synthetic ghrelin-receptor agonist
AOD-9604
Modified fragment of the growth hormone tail

Amidation (C-terminal)

Relevant compounds

See also