The following points highlight the top two types of parathyroid hormones. The types are: 1. Parathormone 2. Calcitonin. Parathyroid Hormones Type # 1. Parathormone: Chemistry: a. It is a polypeptide consisting of 84 amino acids. b. Its molecular weight is 9,500. c. This hormone from different species differ only slightly. d. It is initially synthesized in the chief cells as [...]
The following points highlight the two main types of female sex hormones. The types are: 1. Estrogens 2. Progesterone. Female Sex Hormones Type # 1. Estrogens: Chemistry: a. The estrogens are C-18 steroids and differ from androgens in lacking the methyl group C10. The ring A is aromatic. b. The androgens, testosterone, and androstenedione are precursors for the synthesis of [...]
In this article we will discuss about the Chemistry and Functions of Glucagon. Chemistry of Glucagon: 1. Glucagon is a polypeptide with a molecular weight of 3,485. 2. It consists of 29 amino acid having 15 different amino acids. The amino acids are arranged in a straight chain. 3. It contains no cystine, proline or isoleucine but contains sufficient amounts [...]