Preferred Term:
peptide hormones
Definition:
Hormones synthesized from amino acids. They are distinguished from intercellular signaling peptides and proteins in that their actions are systemic.
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Entry Terms:
- polypeptide hormones
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/4226
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