(under subclass 300) Peptides containing at least half the amino acid residues in sequence of the polypeptide with the structure of Thymopoietin. [figure]
(3) Note. Thymopoietins; Physiological properties. Thymopoietin II induces T lymphocyte differentiation.
(4) Note. Lipotropins; Physiological properties. Stimulates release of fatty acids from adipose tissue. Belongs to the ATCH family of peptide hormones.