somatostatin

Independent reference data for somatostatin (CAS 38916-34-6), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Documented uses on record

For the symptomatic treatment of acute bleeding from esophageal varices. Other treatment options for long-term management of the condition may be considered if necessary, once initial control has been established.Chemical substances having a specific regulatory effect on the activity of a certain organ or organs. The term was originally applied to substances secreted by various ENDOCRINE GLANDS and transported in the bloodstream to the target organs. It is sometimes extended to include those substances that are not produced by the endocrine glands but that have similar effects.

Synonyms and trade names

SOMATOSTATIN; 38916-34-6; Cyclic Somatostatin; Somatostatina; Somatostatine; Somatostatin 14; Somatostatin-14; Somatostatinum; Somatostatin, cyclic; Synthetic somatostatin-14; Somatostatin-1; 6E20216Q0L; Panhibin; CHEBI:64628; SRIF; Somatotropin release-inhibiting factor

What the public record says

somatostatin · CAS 38916-34-6 · C76H104N18O19S2. UNII 6E20216Q0L.

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