Confronto
Afamelanotide vs. Sekretin
Due peptidi a confronto — identità, base di evidenze, stato legale ed eventi avversi noti.
Identità
Categoria
Ricerca (altro)
Ricerca (altro)
N. CAS
75921-69-6
nessun dato
Peso molecolare
1646.87 g/mol
3055.5 g/mol
Emivita
12 h
nessun dato
Sequenza
Ac-Ser-Tyr-Ser-Nle-Glu-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Gly-Lys-Pro-Val-NH2nessun dato
Meccanismo d'azione
Afamelanotide
Afamelanotide is a synthetic analogue of α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone. It differs from native α-MSH by two substitutions — norleucine at position 4 and D-phenylalanine at position 7 — which make it metabolically more stable and more potent. As an agonist at the melanocortin-1 receptor (MC1R) on melanocytes, it activates adenylate cyclase, raises cAMP and increases tyrosinase activity via the transcription factor MITF. This shifts pigment synthesis toward eumelanin, which absorbs UV and visible light and has antioxidant properties — the presumed mechanism of photoprotection in EPP.
Sekretin
Secretin binds the Gs-coupled secretin receptor (SCTR) on pancreatic duct cells, opens CFTR chloride channels and triggers secretion of bicarbonate-rich pancreatic fluid and bile flow.
Base di evidenze
Evidenza più alta
RCT sull'uomo
Studio sull'uomo
Studi
4
0
di cui sull'uomo
4
0
Effetti registrati
4
2
Contraddizioni aperte
1
0
Eventi avversi documentati
4
1
Stato legale
Voci complete
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between Afamelanotide and Sekretin?
- Afamelanotide is classified as "Ricerca (altro)", while Sekretin is classified as "Ricerca (altro)". Afamelanotide: Afamelanotide (brand name Scenesse) is a synthetic 13-amino-acid analogue of α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH) and a melanocortin-1 receptor agonist. Unlike most peptides covered here, it is a regularly approved medicine: EMA approval in 2014/2015, FDA approval in 2019, in each case as a subcutaneous implant for the prevention of phototoxicity in adults with erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP). It promotes eumelanin formation in the skin. Sekretin: Secretin is a 27-amino-acid hormone that regulates pancreatic bicarbonate secretion. As ChiRhoStim it is FDA-approved as a diagnostic agent (pancreatic function test, gastrinoma test, secretin-enhanced MRCP). This page contrasts both neutrally and source-based — with no usage or dosing recommendation.
- Which peptide is better supported by science, Afamelanotide or Sekretin?
- The highest available evidence level is "RCT sull'uomo" for Afamelanotide and "Studio sull'uomo" for Sekretin. A higher evidence level means more robust data, but says nothing about suitability for an individual. The full body of evidence is on each peptide's own page.
- What is the legal status of Afamelanotide and Sekretin in Germany and the United States?
- Germania: Afamelanotide — Su prescrizione, Sekretin — Su prescrizione. Stati Uniti: Afamelanotide — Su prescrizione, Sekretin — Su prescrizione. These are factual summaries with source and review date on the individual pages.