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Kiran S Satao1, Gaurav M Doshi1
1Department of Pharmacology, SVKM's Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy, V. M. Road, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai 400 056, Maharashtra, India.
Abstract:
Anxiety disorders are characterized by intense feelings of worry and fear, which can significantly interfere with daily functioning. Current treatment options primarily include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, benzodiazepines, non-benzodiazepine anxiolytics, gabapentinoids, and beta-blockers. Neuropeptides have shown an important role in the regulation of complex behaviours, such as psychopathology and anxiety-related reactions. Neuropeptides have a great deal of promise to advance our understanding of and ability to help people with anxiety disorders. This review focuses on the expanding role of neuropeptides in anxiety management, particularly examining the impact of substance P, neuropeptide Y, corticotropin-releasing hormone, arginine-vasopressin, pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide, and cholecystokinin. Furthermore, the paper discusses the neuropeptides that are becoming more and more recognized for their impact on anxiety-related reactions and their potential as therapeutic targets.
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