The neurobiology of bremelanotide for the treatment of hypoactive sexual desire disorder in premenopausal women.
Quick Facts
What This Study Found
Bremelanotide activates melanocortin receptors, particularly MC4R, to potentially increase dopamine release.
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How They Did This
This is a review study summarizing existing research on bremelanotide's mechanism of action.
Why This Research Matters
Understanding how bremelanotide works can improve treatment options for women suffering from HSDD. This could lead to better management of female sexual dysfunction.
What This Study Doesn't Tell Us
As a review, it summarizes existing studies but does not present new experimental data.
Trust & Context
- Original Title:
- The neurobiology of bremelanotide for the treatment of hypoactive sexual desire disorder in premenopausal women.
- Published In:
- CNS spectrums, 27(3), 281-289 (2022)
- Authors:
- Pfaus, James G, Sadiq, Amama, Spana, Carl(2), Clayton, Anita H
- Database ID:
- RPEP-06431
Evidence Hierarchy
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Cite This Study
https://rethinkpeptides.com/research/RPEP-06431APA
Pfaus, James G; Sadiq, Amama; Spana, Carl; Clayton, Anita H. (2022). The neurobiology of bremelanotide for the treatment of hypoactive sexual desire disorder in premenopausal women.. CNS spectrums, 27(3), 281-289. https://doi.org/10.1017/S109285292100002X
MLA
Pfaus, James G, et al. "The neurobiology of bremelanotide for the treatment of hypoactive sexual desire disorder in premenopausal women.." CNS spectrums, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1017/S109285292100002X
RethinkPeptides
RethinkPeptides Research Database. "The neurobiology of bremelanotide for the treatment of hypoa..." RPEP-06431. Retrieved from https://rethinkpeptides.com/research/pfaus-2022-the-neurobiology-of-bremelanotide
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