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A Perspective

Charles B. Nemeroff, PhD; Arthur J. Prange, Jr, MD

Arch Gen Psychiatry. 1978;35(8):999-1010.

Abstract
• Research indicates that brain peptides exert both behavioral and endocrinologic effects in humans and animals. This review summarizes the best known behavioral actions of four endogenous peptides: luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH), adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH), vasopressin, and angiotensin. The hypothalamic-releasing hormones play a role in modulating pituitary-end organ systems. Behavioral disorders may, in the future, be susceptible to formulation in terms of changes in brain peptides. Peptide research in psychiatry may be approached in several ways.

Author Affiliations
From the Department of Psychiatry, Biological Sciences Research Center, and the Neurobiology Program, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication Feb 22, 1978.

Reprint requests to Biological Sciences Research Center, Division of Health Affairs, 220H, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (Dr Nemeroff).

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