MECHANISMS OF ACTION
Mechanisms of Action
Receptor-level and signalling-level explanations of how classes of research peptides act in vitro.
PURPOSE
Group compounds by shared mechanism so researchers can move from a receptor pathway to the relevant compounds and guides.
MECHANISMS — ARTICLES
Articles in Mechanisms of Action are populated in Release 2.
MECHANISM GROUPS
- GLP-1 Receptor
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor ligands.
- GIP Receptor
Glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide receptor ligands.
- Glucagon Receptor
Glucagon receptor ligands.
- GHS Receptor
Growth hormone secretagogue receptor ligands.
- Melanocortin Receptors
MC1R–MC5R ligands.
- Growth Factor Pathways
Peptides studied in growth-factor and tissue-repair signalling.
- Copper-Binding Peptides
Peptides forming coordination complexes with Cu²⁺.
READING PATHWAY
How to read the Research Hub
- STEP 1Start HereOrient yourself in the Research Hub
- STEP 2MechanismUnderstand the receptor pathway
- STEP 3CompoundRead the compound monograph
- STEP 4Laboratory MethodConfirm handling and analytical procedure
- STEP 5ComparisonContrast with related compounds
- STEP 6Related ReadingContinue with linked guides and literature