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[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuropeptide| Neuropeptides] are chemical messengers made up of small chains of amino acids that are synthesized and released by neurons. Neuropeptides typically bind to [[G protein-coupled receptors]] (GPCRs) to modulate neural activity and other tissues like the gut, muscles, and heart. | [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuropeptide| Neuropeptides] are chemical messengers made up of small chains of amino acids that are synthesized and released by neurons. Neuropeptides typically bind to [[G protein-coupled receptors]] (GPCRs) to modulate neural activity and other tissues like the gut, muscles, and heart. | ||
There are over 100 known neuropeptides, representing the largest and most diverse class of signaling molecules in the nervous system. Neuropeptides are synthesized from large precursor proteins which are cleaved and post-translationally processed then packaged into dense core vesicles. Neuropeptides are often co-released with other neuropeptides and neurotransmitters in a single neuron, yielding a multitude of effects. Once released, neuropeptides can diffuse widely to affect a broad range of targets. | There are over 100 known neuropeptides, representing the largest and most diverse class of signaling molecules in the nervous system. Neuropeptides are synthesized from large precursor proteins which are cleaved and post-translationally processed then packaged into dense core vesicles. Neuropeptides are often co-released with other neuropeptides and neurotransmitters in a single neuron, yielding a multitude of effects. Once released, neuropeptides can diffuse widely to affect a broad range of targets. | ||
Oxytocin and <scene name='90/900769/Cv/ | Oxytocin and <scene name='90/900769/Cv/4'>vasopressin</scene> (from PDB entry [[7bb7]]) have striking and specific effects on social behaviours, including maternal behaviour and pair bonding. | ||
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