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Endocrine peptides
Endocrine peptides are the proteinaceous subset of the hormones produced by the glands of the endocrine system. The major endocrine glands include the pineal gland, pituitary gland, pancreas, ovaries, testes, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, hypothalamus, gastrointestinal tract and adrenal glands. Endocrine hormones regulate a vast array of bodily functions including metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, and mood.
efaccena - 07/03/2016 - 2:09pm
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Neurotransmitters
Synaptic transmission relies on local synthesis, and release of neurotransmitter molecules at the synapse, binding of the neurotransmitter to its cognate post-synaptic receptor(s) and inactivation/removal of the neurotransmitter from the synaptic space to terminate the activation.
efaccena - 29/03/2016 - 1:09pm
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Antimycotic drugs
Antimycotic drugs, also known as antifungal drugs, are utilised to treat various fungal infections including yeast infections, athlete's foot, onychomycosis (fungal nail infections), ringworm, oropharyngeal, skin, vaginal and vulval fungal infections. These drugs exert their effects by targeting specific components of fungal cells, such as the cell wall or membrane, to inhibit their growth, survival, and reproductive capacity.
efaccena - 11/05/2023 - 2:20pm
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Antidepressant drugs
In patients with moderate to severe depression routine antidepressant therapy is effective (as highlighted by Cipriani et al. (2018) following meta-analysis of results from clinical trials of 21 different antidepressants)- and is recommended to be combined with psychological therapy. Drug treatment of mild depression may also be considered in patients with a history of moderate or severe depression.
smaxwell - 10/10/2014 - 7:55pm