This is module 6 of the NeoPeptidos Professional Certification in Peptide Science. It has 4 lessons; each one can be read on its own and all of them are part of the syllabus assessed at the end of the module.
Lesson 1. Neuromodulators
This family is investigated for its interaction with the central nervous system: neuroprotection, stress modulation, sleep and synaptic plasticity. They are usually short peptides derived from fragments of endogenous molecules.
Read the lesson →Lesson 2. The melanocortin system: pigmentation and PT-141
The melanocortin system is an excellent example of how different receptor subtypes of the same family mediate different functions. Analogs of melanocyte-stimulating hormone act on melanocortin receptors (MC1R–MC5R):
Read the lesson →Lesson 3. Longevity and mitochondrial function
The newest frontier studies peptides linked to cellular aging:
Read the lesson →Lesson 4. The reproductive axis: kisspeptin, GnRH and gonadotropins
The hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis is a textbook example of cascading peptide signaling, and several research compounds act at one of its levels.
Read the lesson →Module quiz
When you finish the lessons, take the quiz on the course page. Your progress is saved to your account.
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