Vergelijking
Afamelanotide vs. Linaclotid
Twee peptiden naast elkaar — identiteit, bewijsbasis, juridische status en bekende bijwerkingen.
Identiteit
Categorie
Onderzoek (overig)
Onderzoek (overig)
CAS-nr.
75921-69-6
851199-59-2
Molecuulmassa
1646.87 g/mol
1526.74 g/mol
Halfwaardetijd
12 h
geen gegevens
Sequentie
Ac-Ser-Tyr-Ser-Nle-Glu-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Gly-Lys-Pro-Val-NH2geen gegevens
Werkingsmechanisme
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.
Linaclotid
Linaclotide activates the guanylate cyclase-C receptor on the luminal surface of the intestinal epithelium. This raises cyclic GMP (cGMP), increases secretion of chloride and bicarbonate into the lumen, raises stool fluid content and accelerates transit; pain signaling is also modulated.
Bewijsbasis
Hoogste bewijs
Humane RCT
Humane RCT
Studies
4
0
waarvan bij mensen
4
0
Geregistreerde effecten
4
2
Openstaande tegenstrijdigheden
1
0
Gedocumenteerde bijwerkingen
4
1
Juridische status
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between Afamelanotide and Linaclotid?
- Afamelanotide is classified as "Onderzoek (overig)", while Linaclotid is classified as "Onderzoek (overig)". 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. Linaclotid: Linaclotide is a 14-amino-acid peptide and guanylate cyclase-C (GC-C) agonist. It is approved for irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) and chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC). This page contrasts both neutrally and source-based — with no usage or dosing recommendation.
- Which peptide is better supported by science, Afamelanotide or Linaclotid?
- The highest available evidence level is "Humane RCT" for Afamelanotide and "Humane RCT" for Linaclotid. 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 Linaclotid in Germany and the United States?
- Duitsland: Afamelanotide — Op recept, Linaclotid — Op recept. Verenigde Staten: Afamelanotide — Op recept, Linaclotid — Op recept. These are factual summaries with source and review date on the individual pages.