Unlocking The Role Of Peptides In Depression: A Path To Enhanced Treatment
Peptides, essential for brain function, play a crucial role in depression. Imbalances in peptide systems, such as oxytocin, vasopressin, NPY, PYY, opioid peptides, substance P, neurotensin, CCK, PYY3-36, ghrelin, obestatin, and apelin, have been linked to depressive symptoms. These peptides affect mood, appetite, stress response, and social bonding. Understanding the role of specific peptide systems in depression opens avenues for targeted therapies, offering hope for improved treatment outcomes.