Definitions
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- noun Any of various short-chain peptides found in brain tissue, such as endorphins.
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- noun biochemistry Any of several
peptides , such asendorphins , that function asneurotransmitters .
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Examples
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Cortisol stimulates a brain chemical called neuropeptide Y, which boosts carbohydrate cravings.
Is Your Personality Making You Put on Pounds? Melinda Beck 2012
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The eating chemicals driven by NPY a protein called neuropeptide Y.
You: On a Diet Michael F. Roizen 2009
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The eating chemicals driven by NPY a protein called neuropeptide Y.
You: On a Diet Michael F. Roizen 2009
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The eating chemicals driven by NPY a protein called neuropeptide Y.
You: On a Diet Michael F. Roizen 2009
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Galanin is a brain chemical called a neuropeptide, which previous research has identified as crucial to determining appetite for carbohydrate and fat-rich food.
Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph 2011
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Researchers discovered that levels of a molecule called neuropeptide Y NPY directly relates to whether we have a "glass half empty" or "glass half full" attitude towards life.
Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph 2011
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TUESDAY, Feb. 8 (HealthDay News) -- People whose genetic make-up produces lower levels of a brain molecule called neuropeptide Y (NPY) may be at increased risk for major depression, says a new study.
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Garvan Institute scientists have discovered how a hormone, known as neuropeptide Y
THE MEDICAL NEWS Editors 2010
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The team thought this behavior might involve a substance in the brain called neuropeptide
NPR Topics: News 2010
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The team thought this behavior might involve a substance in the brain called neuropeptide
NPR Topics: News 2010
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