Neuropeptides intermediate
Appetite-Regulating Peptides
Network of neuropeptides controlling hunger, satiety, and energy balance.
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Appetite-Regulating Peptides
Overview
Network of neuropeptides controlling hunger, satiety, and energy balance.
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Appetite-Regulating Peptides |
Mechanism of Action
Complex interplay of orexigenic and anorexigenic peptides in hypothalamic circuits.
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
Chemical Identity
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Appetite-Regulating Peptides |
| Category | Neuropeptides |
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