title: New drug opportunities based on neuropeptides? A personal view.
abstract: Most work on the function of peptides in neurons attempts to establish their role in transmission. Evidence in support of an alternative role in the growth and development of neurons and other cell types is discussed, and applied specifically in speculation concerning the etiology of chronic pain. Opportunities arise in the design of new types of drugs.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002908:Chronic Disease; D015195:Drug Design; D006801:Humans; D009424:Nervous System Physiological Phenomena; D009479:Neuropeptides / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology
chemical_list: D009479:Neuropeptides