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Neuromodulator Chemistry

Meaning

Neuromodulator Chemistry refers to the study and clinical management of the complex biochemical substances, including neurotransmitters, neuropeptides, and steroid hormones, that influence the activity of vast populations of neurons over a relatively slow timescale. Unlike classical neurotransmission, neuromodulators often act at a distance from the synapse, regulating overall brain state, mood, cognition, and the central control of the endocrine system. Precise management of this chemistry is essential for optimizing mental health, sleep architecture, and the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis function.