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neuropeptide (plural neuropeptides)
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出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/05/08 19:58 UTC 版)
Neuropeptides are small protein-like molecules used by neurons to communicate with each other. They are neuronal signaling molecules, influence the activity of the brain in specific ways and are thus involved in particular brain functions, like analgesia, reward, food intake, learning and memory.