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Neuromodulatory Peptide Function

Meaning

Neuromodulatory Peptide Function refers to the diverse and complex roles played by short chains of amino acids in influencing the activity of neurons and neural circuits within the central and peripheral nervous systems. Unlike fast-acting neurotransmitters, these peptides typically exert slower, more sustained effects, altering the excitability, connectivity, and overall signaling landscape of neuronal populations. This function is deeply intertwined with the endocrine system, as these peptides often regulate mood, stress response, appetite, and the release of hypothalamic-pituitary hormones.