Pharmacology of Neuropeptides: Substance P, Vasoactive Intestinal Peptides, Neuropeptide Y, Calcitonin Peptides and Their Receptors
Researcher Name
Najlaa Saadi Ismael
Name Of Journal
Book Chapter15-Frontiers in Pharmacology of Neurot
Volume No.
503-551
Date Of Publication
2020.11
Abstract
Neuropeptides are responsible for the regulation of various biological activities
and mediate various regulatory mechanisms associated with every organ system.
They control and regulate communication between endocrine and nervous
systems and are also involved in signaling between cells found in the central
and peripheral nervous system. Certainly, they can modulate immunomodulation,
neuroprotection, and physiological homeostasis (e.g., feeding behavior, balance
of water, blood pressure, breakdown of glucose, cognition, stress response, and
pain) by working as peptide hormones.