Pancreatic Polypeptide but Not Other Members of the Neuropeptide Y Family Shows a Moderate Association With Perceived Anxiety in Obese Men

Neuropeptide Y (NPY), peptide tyrosine tyrosine (PYY), and pancreatic polypeptide (PP) are important mediators in the bidirectional communication along the gut-brain-axis. Best known for their role in the regulation of appetite and food intake they are considered to play a crucial role in the develo...

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Main Authors: Selina Johanna Schaper, Tobias Hofmann, Ellen Wölk, Elena Weibert, Matthias Rose, Andreas Stengel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Human Neuroscience
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fnhum.2020.578578/full