Amylin, amide, rat (Synonyms: Amylin (rat))

Amylin, amide, rat is a potent and high affinity ligand of Amylin receptor AMY1 and AMY3 receptors and variably of AMY2 receptors; binding studies are generally used for the latter receptor. Amylin receptor AMY1 and AMY3[1]

Amylin is an important, but poorly understood, 37 amino acid glucoregulatory hormone with great potential to target metabolic diseases. Amylin is a member of the calcitonin (CT) family of peptides, which includes CT itself, the CGRPs comprising two variants (αCGRP and βCGRP), adrenomedullin (AM) and AM2 (intermedin). Amylin is a centrally acting, neuroendocrine hormone synthesized with insulin in the beta cells of pancreatic islets. Amylin regulates glucose homeostasis by inhibiting gastric emptying, inhibiting the release of the counter-regulatory hormone glucagon and inducing meal-ending satiety. Amylin functions as a glucoregulatory and satiety-inducing hormone, which is protective against postprandial spikes in blood glucose and overeating.[1]

[1]. Bower RL, et al. Amylin structure-function relationships and receptor pharmacology: implications for Amylin mimetic drug development. Br J Pharmacol. 2016 Jun;173(12):1883-98.