somatostatin

Description

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

Identification

Computed Descriptors

Documented Uses

• 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.
• H - Systemic hormonal preparations, excl. sex hormones and insulins
• H01 - Pituitary and hypothalamic hormones and analogues
• H01CB - Somatostatin and analogues
• QH - Systemic hormonal preparations, excl. sex hormones and insulin

Synonyms

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of somatostatin?

CAS 38916-34-6; molecular formula C76H104N18O19S2; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is somatostatin known by?

SOMATOSTATIN, 38916-34-6, Cyclic Somatostatin, Somatostatina, Somatostatine, Somatostatin 14.

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