A modified version of a naturally occurring peptide, engineered to improve stability, bioavailability, potency, or half-life. Semaglutide is an analogue of GLP-1.
"Analogue" is filed under Basics in the PeptideAtlas glossary, alongside 12 other terms in that group.
The term applies directly to 1 compound profile here: Selank (evidence D). Each profile states the strength of the human evidence rather than only what the compound is claimed to do.
2 other glossary entries refer to this term in their own definition, which is usually the fastest way to see how it is used in practice.
A peptide hormone co-secreted with insulin by pancreatic beta cells. It slows gastric emptying, suppresses glucagon secretion, and promotes satiety. Pramlintide is a synthetic amylin analogue; cagrilintide is a long-acting acylated amylin analogue used for weight management.
A hypothalamic hormone that stimulates growth hormone synthesis and release from the pituitary. Sermorelin, tesamorelin, and CJC-1295 are synthetic GHRH analogues. GHRH peptides are often stacked with GHRPs for synergistic GH release.
The building blocks of peptides and proteins. There are 20 standard amino acids that combine in various sequences to form peptides.
A short chain of amino acids (typically 2-50 amino acids) linked by peptide bonds. Shorter than proteins but with diverse biological activities.
Compounds where this applies: Selank.
Terms that reference this one: Amylin, GHRH (Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone).
More Basics terms: Amino Acid, Peptide, Peptide Bond, Sequence, Bioregulator, Neuropeptide, Signaling Peptide, D-Retro-Inverso, Cyclization, PEGylation, Acylation, DAC (Drug Affinity Complex).