Neuropeptide Y and posttraumatic stress disorder
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A Randomized Dose-Ranging Study of Neuropeptide Y in Patients with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Background Anxiety and trauma-related disorders are among the most prevalent and disabling medical conditions in the United States, and posttraumatic stress disorder in particular exacts a tremendous public health toll. We examined the tolerability and anxiolytic efficacy of neuropeptide Y administered via an intranasal route in patients with posttraumatic stress disorder. Methods Twenty-six ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Molecular Psychiatry
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1359-4184,1476-5578
DOI: 10.1038/mp.2012.101