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The Neurobiology of Neurotensin

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This chapter summarizes the available data supporting a neuroregulatory role for neurotensin (NT) in the mammalian central nervous system (CNS). The major focus is on effects of centrally administered NT, and a secondary focus is the possible importance of this peptide in the pathophysiology of schizophrenia and in the mechanism of action of antipsychotic drugs.

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