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Neuropeptide Therapy Specificity

Meaning

Neuropeptide Therapy Specificity describes the clinical precision in selecting and administering neuropeptides—short chains of amino acids that function as neuromodulators or hormones—to target highly specific receptors and pathways within the central and peripheral nervous systems. Unlike traditional hormones, neuropeptides often exhibit pleiotropic effects but are chosen for their ability to selectively influence narrow physiological domains, such as satiety, pain perception, or HPA axis regulation. The goal is to achieve maximal therapeutic benefit with minimal off-target effects.