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Neuropeptides intermediate

Stress Response Peptides

Neuropeptides coordinating hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal stress response.

By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
stress hpa-axis hypothalamus

Stress Response Peptides

Overview

Neuropeptides coordinating hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal stress response.

Structure

PropertyValue
NameStress Response Peptides

Mechanism of Action

CRH and AVP activate pituitary-adrenal axis while opioids modulate stress perception.

References

  • Wikipept Peptide Database
  • Primary literature (see individual entries)

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
NameStress Response Peptides
CategoryNeuropeptides

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