Role of brain cholecystokinin in neuronal homeostasis: rediscovering novel functions of an old neuropeptide

Cholecystokinin (CCK) is the most prevalent neuropeptide in the brain, where it affects satiety, pain modulation, memory, and anxiety. Its effects are mediated by GPCRs known as the “alimentary (gastrointestinal)” CCK1r (CCK 1 receptor) and the brain-specific CCK2r (CCK 2 receptor). While stress cau...

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Main Author: Santiago J. Ballaz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Open Exploration 2025-08-01
Series:Exploration of Drug Science
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Online Access:https://www.explorationpub.com/uploads/Article/A1008125/1008125.pdf
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