Receptor Agonist
A receptor agonist is a molecule that binds to a specific receptor and activates it, triggering the same downstream signaling cascade as the receptor's natural (endogenous) ligand. This is distinct from antagonists, which bind but block activation.
Many research peptides are classified as receptor agonists: semaglutide is a GLP-1R agonist, ipamorelin is a GHS-R1a agonist, MT-II is a melanocortin receptor agonist, and tesamorelin is a GHRH-R agonist. Dual and triple agonists (tirzepatide, retatrutide) activate multiple receptors simultaneously.
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GLP-1 Receptor
A class B G-protein coupled receptor activated by glucagon-like peptide-1 and its analogs, central to incretin signaling research.
Melanocortin Receptor
A family of five G-protein coupled receptors (MC1R-MC5R) involved in pigmentation, energy homeostasis, and immune regulation.
Growth Hormone Secretagogue
A compound that stimulates growth hormone release by activating the ghrelin receptor (GHS-R1a) on pituitary somatotrophs.
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