Octreotide Acetate (CAS 79517-01-4)

Octreotide acetate is a synthetic analog of somatostatin, a peptide hormone that naturally inhibits the secretion of several other hormones, including growth hormone (GH), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), and certain gastrointestinal hormones. Structurally designed to mimic the effects of natural somatostatin but with greater potency and significantly extended duration of action, octreotide acetate exerts its effects by binding to somatostatin receptors, primarily found in the pituitary and the gastrointestinal tract. This binding initiates a cascade of intracellular processes leading to the inhibition of hormone secretion. The extended activity of octreotide acetate, compared to somatostatin, is due to its resistance to enzymatic degradation, making it particularly valuable in research applications for studying hormonal regulation and neuroendocrine functions. Additionally, its ability to precisely modulate the release of various hormones makes it a useful tool in the study of diseases characterized by hormonal imbalances, providing insight into potential mechanisms of disease progression and associated physiological changes.