Topic: CART peptide

The spinal cord is integral to various functions within the central nervous system, including sensory, motor, visceral, and reflex mechanisms. While previous research has identified several neurochemical markers in the spinal cords of rodents, cats, mice, and humans, there is limited information regarding the distribution of the cocaine- and amphetamine-regulated transcript (CART) peptide in the human spinal cord. Additionally, the precise functions of CART in relation to sensory, motor, and limbic system processes remain incompletely understood. Therefore, this study aimed to elucidate the lo