Fig. 1: Overview of neuropeptide mechanisms of action. | Schizophrenia

Fig. 1: Overview of neuropeptide mechanisms of action.

From: Alterations of serum neuropeptide levels and their relationship to cognitive impairment and psychopathology in male patients with chronic schizophrenia

Fig. 1: Overview of neuropeptide mechanisms of action.The alternative text for this image may have been generated using AI.

Neuropeptides are synthesized within the cytoplasm of neurons, stored within vesicles, and subsequently discharged upon neuronal electrical stimulation. They exhibit extensive distribution throughout the brain and frequently co-localize and co-release alongside monoamine neurotransmitters, such as dopamine, glutamate, or γ-aminobutyric acid.

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