Somatostatin
Also known as: Growth Hormone-Inhibiting Hormone; Growth Hormone Release Inhibiting Factor; Somatotropin Release-Inhibiting Hormone
Description
Somatostatin is a Hormone produced by the Hypothalamus and by Delta Cells located in the Islets of Langerhans in the Pancreas.
Biological Function of Somatostatin
Cells
Adequate Somatostatin levels are required in order to prevent the development of Acromegaly (a condition that occurs as a result of excessive Human Growth Hormone).
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- These Substances may Enhance the Function of Somatostatin
- Amino Acids
- These Substances may Inhibit the Release of Somatostatin
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