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Secretion of somatostatin and its physiologic function.

S Reichlin

    The Journal of Laboratory and Clinical Medicine
    |March 1, 1987
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    Somatostatin, a peptide hormone, regulates various bodily functions including growth hormone and gut activity. New super agonists offer therapeutic advances for diseases like acromegaly and carcinoid syndrome.

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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Neuroscience
    • Gastroenterology

    Background:

    • Somatostatin is a peptide hormone with diverse physiological roles.
    • It influences pituitary, gut, pancreatic, and nervous system functions.
    • Initially identified for inhibiting growth hormone release.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the multifaceted roles of somatostatin.
    • To discuss the therapeutic potential of somatostatin analogs.
    • To review advancements in treating somatostatin-related diseases.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature on somatostatin.
    • Analysis of the function of somatostatin and its analogs.
    • Evaluation of therapeutic outcomes in clinical studies.

    Main Results:

    • Somatostatin acts as a paracrine factor with widespread effects.
    • Development of somatostatin super agonists allows for endocrine manipulation.
    • Significant therapeutic progress in acromegaly, intractable diarrhea, and carcinoid syndrome.

    Conclusions:

    • Somatostatin is a key regulator of multiple physiological systems.
    • Somatostatin super agonists represent a significant therapeutic breakthrough.
    • Further research into somatostatin's roles may uncover new treatment strategies.

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