FKBP51, a protein linked to depression and anxiety disorders, also acts as a link between the stress response system and metabolic processes.
Study demonstrates a molecular mechanism that contributes to the development of PTSD. The findings could lead to therapeutic interventions for preventing or treating the disorder.
Researchers have developed a compound that blocks the FKBP51 protein, which helps reduce chronic pain, provides positive outcomes for diet-induced obesity and improves symptoms of depression.
A protein associated with anxiety and depression has been found to act as a link between the stress regulatory system and metabolic processes, research report.
