Somatotropin. Computer model of a molecule of the human growth hormone (hGH) somatotropin (or somatotrophin). The atoms (tubes) of this large molecule are colour-coded: carbon (green),sulphur (yellow),nitrogen (blue),hydrogen (grey) and oxygen (red). This hormone is a protein,and is made up of 191 amino acids and has a molecular weight of 21,864. It is secreted from the anterior part of the pituitary gland. It plays a vital role in the normal growth of a human. It is also used to retard the effects of ageing,though a possible side-effect is an increased risk of cancer. It is also abused as a drug by athletes wanting to build muscle and improve sporting performances | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Evans, Dr. Tim |
Bildgröße: | 4000 px × 3000 px |
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