3D-FE73376 - enterostatin-human | 117830-79-2

Enterostatin, human, mouse, rat is a pentapeptide that reduces fat intake.

Enterostatin is a peptide hormone that inhibits the release of insulin, gastric acid and pancreatic juices. Enterostatin has been shown to have a number of biological properties, including an anti-obesity effect in humans. In mice, enterostatin has been shown to decrease food intake, increase energy expenditure and weight loss. Enterostatin also decreases the levels of serum cholesterol and triglycerides in rats. This drug has a number of pharmacological activities including inhibition of platelet aggregation and vasodilation. Enterostatin is related to peptide hormones such as ghrelin, which stimulates appetite, and cholecystokinin (CCK), which reduces appetite. It may be used as an alternative treatment for obesity or metabolic disorders like diabetes mellitus type 2 or hyperlipidaemia.