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Pasireotide

Pasireotide

6 Amino Acids · MW: N/A

Amino Acids

6

Molecular Weight

N/A

Half-life

12-24 hours

Research Score

4.6

Studies

1200

Storage

Store lyophilized at -20°C, reconstituted at 2-8°C

What is Pasireotide?

Broad-spectrum somatostatin analog with higher affinity for several somatostatin receptor subtypes than octreotide. It has been studied for acromegaly and Cushing's disease where stronger suppression of pituitary signaling may be useful.

Key Benefits & Mechanisms

multi-receptor somatostatin signaling

GH suppression

IGF-1 reduction

endocrine tumor research

Research Summary

Pasireotide was developed to expand somatostatin receptor coverage beyond older analogs and has been explored in difficult-to-control endocrine disorders. Research consistently shows potent hormone suppression but a greater tendency toward glucose disturbances than first-generation analogs.