How Do Neuropeptides Work?

How Do Neuropeptides Work? Neuropeptides are chemical messengers made up of small chains of amino acids that are synthesized and released by neurons. Neuropeptides typically bind to G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) to modulate neural activity and other tissues like the gut, muscles, and heart. What do neuropeptides? Neuropeptides are short strings of amino acids that