Neuropeptide Y (NPY)
MetabolicResearch use only
Educational use only. Not medical advice. Verify all information with primary sources and a licensed clinician before use.
Body Map
MusclesCirculation
Overview
NPY binds to Y1-Y5 receptors, primarily inhibiting adenylate cyclase via Gi/o proteins, reducing cAMP levels to modulate neurotransmitter release and neuronal activity.
Primary Uses
Appetite Stimulation
Anxiolytic Effects
Vasoconstriction
Circadian Rhythm Modulation
Also in Metabolic