Background: Ergometrine is a uterotonic agent that is recommended in the prevention and management of post partum hemorrhage. Despite its long-standing use the mechanism by which it acts in humans has never been fully ...
A 14-amino acid cystin bridge-containing neuropeptide was discovered in 1973 and designated as "growth hormone-inhibiting hormone (GHIH)," i.e. somatostatin. Its discovery led to the synthesis of three analogues which were ...