Circadian copeptin and oxytocin profiles in anorexia nervosa: Exploring the interplay with neurohypophysis opioid tone.

Sandra DouaNatacha GermainManel MerabetJérôme RedoutéClaire BoutetFabien SchneiderAmira HammourAurélia GayCatherine MassoubreBruno EstourBogdan Galusca

Published in: European eating disorders review : the journal of the Eating Disorders Association (2024)

Copeptin demonstrated significant group differences, highlighting its potential diagnostic and prognostic value. Oxytocin levels exhibited conflicting results, questioning the reliability of peripheral blood assessment. Increased NH opioid tone in anorexia nervosa may influence the vasopressin or oxytocin release, suggesting potential therapeutic applications.

Keyphrases

anorexia nervosa
peripheral blood
chronic pain
pain management
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