Galanin was first identified 30 years ago as a" classic neuropeptide," with actions primarily
as a modulator of neurotransmission in the brain and peripheral nervous system. Other …

The bioactive peptides galanin, spexin and kisspeptin have a common ancestral origin and
their pathophysiological roles are increasingly the subject of investigation. Evidence …

The central and peripheral nervous systems play critical roles in regulating pancreatic islet
function and glucose metabolism. Over the last century, in vitro and in vivo studies along …

The neuropeptide galanin was first discovered 30 years ago. Today, the galanin family
consists of galanin, galanin-like peptide (GALP), galanin-message associated peptide …

Neuropeptides play an important role in modulating seizures and epilepsy. Unlike
neurotransmitters which operate on a millisecond time-scale, neuropeptides have longer …

Background Enterochromaffin (EC) cells within the gastrointestinal (GI) tract provide almost
all body serotonin (5‐hydroxytryptamine [5‐HT]). Peripheral 5‐HT, released from EC cells …

Spexin, also identified as neuropeptide Q (NPQ), is a 14 amino acid peptide discovered by
bioinformatic methods. It has a conserved structure in many species and is widely expressed …

Cross‐talk between the nervous, endocrine and immune systems exists via regulator
molecules, such as neuropeptides, hormones and cytokines. A number of neuropeptides …

Abstract Introduction Acute Pancreatitis (AP) is an emerging health problem world-wide and
it is a major cause of admissions for gastrointestinal disease in many countries. Amongst the …

Context Acute pancreatitis is associated with risk of morbidity and even mortality. Routine
prescription drugs have been linked to the causation of acute pancreatitis. Objective To …