Neurotensin is synthesized in the hypothalamus and secreted by neurons in the pituitary gland.
神经肽在下丘脑合成,并由垂体腺的神经元分泌。
The release of
neurotensin is known to influence appetite and metabolism.
神经肽的释放被认为影响食欲和新陈代谢。
Studies suggest that
neurotensin plays a role in the development of certain mental disorders, such as schizophrenia.
研究表明,神经肽在某些精神障碍如精神分裂症的发展中起作用。
Neurotensin receptors are found in various parts of the brain, including the nucleus accumbens, which is involved in reward and pleasure.
神经肽受体存在于大脑的多个区域,包括与奖赏和愉悦相关的伏隔核。
Researchers have observed increased
neurotensin levels in the cerebrospinal fluid of individuals with depression, pointing to a potential biomarker.
研究人员发现抑郁症患者脑脊液中的神经肽水平升高,这可能是一个潜在的生物标志物。
Administration of
neurotensin antagonists can alleviate some symptoms of pain in chronic inflammatory conditions.
注射神经肽拮抗剂可以缓解慢性炎症状态下的疼痛症状。
Neurotensin's effect on the immune system may contribute to its role in regulating inflammation and autoimmune diseases.
神经肽对免疫系统的影响可能使其在调节炎症和自身免疫疾病中发挥作用。
Animal studies show that blocking
neurotensin signaling can improve cognitive function in Alzheimer's disease models.
动物研究表明,阻断神经肽信号可以改善阿尔茨海默病模型的认知功能。
Neurotensin has been implicated in the regulation of blood pressure and could be a target for hypertension treatment.
神经肽被认为参与血压调节,可能是高血压治疗的目标。
Further research is needed to fully understand the complex interplay between
neurotensin and other neurotransmitters in the nervous system.
进一步的研究需要来完全理解神经肽与其他神经递质在神经系统中的复杂相互作用。
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