Сравнение
Afamelanotide vs. Calcitonin (Lachs)
Два пептида рядом — идентичность, доказательная база, правовой статус и известные нежелательные явления.
Идентичность
Категория
Исследования (прочее)
Исследования (прочее)
Номер CAS
75921-69-6
47931-85-1
Молекулярная масса
1646.87 g/mol
3431.85 g/mol
Период полувыведения
12 h
1 h
Последовательность
Ac-Ser-Tyr-Ser-Nle-Glu-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Gly-Lys-Pro-Val-NH2Cys-Ser-Asn-Leu-Ser-Thr-Cys-Val-Leu-Gly-Lys-Leu-Ser-Gln-Glu-Leu-His-Lys-Leu-Gln-Thr-Tyr-Pro-Arg-Thr-Asn-Thr-Gly-Ser-Gly-Thr-Pro-NH2Механизм действия
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.
Calcitonin (Lachs)
Salmon calcitonin binds the calcitonin receptor, which is particularly densely expressed on bone-resorbing osteoclasts. The literature describes that receptor activation inhibits osteoclast activity and motility, thereby reducing bone resorption. This results in reduced release of calcium and phosphate from bone into the blood, which is regarded as the mechanistic basis for the calcium-lowering effect. The salmon variant binds the receptor more strongly and for longer than human calcitonin, which explains its higher potency. Central nervous system mechanisms are additionally discussed in relation to its pain effect in fractures, the basis of which is regarded in the literature as not fully elucidated.
Доказательная база
Наивысшая доказательность
РКИ на людях
РКИ на людях
Исследования
4
4
из них на людях
4
4
Зафиксированные эффекты
4
4
Открытые противоречия
1
1
Задокументированные нежелательные явления
4
2
Правовой статус
Полные записи
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between Afamelanotide and Calcitonin (Lachs)?
- Afamelanotide is classified as "Исследования (прочее)", while Calcitonin (Lachs) is classified as "Исследования (прочее)". 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. Calcitonin (Lachs): Salmon calcitonin is a synthetically produced 32-amino-acid peptide hormone that corresponds to the body's own calcitonin but exhibits higher biological potency than the human hormone. In the scientific literature it is studied in the context of inhibiting osteoclast-mediated bone resorption and lowering elevated calcium levels. It was historically broadly approved for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis; following European safety reviews, however, its use was restricted. This page contrasts both neutrally and source-based — with no usage or dosing recommendation.
- Which peptide is better supported by science, Afamelanotide or Calcitonin (Lachs)?
- The highest available evidence level is "РКИ на людях" for Afamelanotide and "РКИ на людях" for Calcitonin (Lachs). 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 Calcitonin (Lachs) in Germany and the United States?
- Германия: Afamelanotide — Рецептурный, Calcitonin (Lachs) — Рецептурный. США: Afamelanotide — Рецептурный, Calcitonin (Lachs) — Рецептурный. These are factual summaries with source and review date on the individual pages.