METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF ANXIETY AND FOR IDENTIFICATION OF ANXIOLYTIC AGENTS

摘要

Methods for the treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders such as anxiety are disclosed. The methods involve modulating the expression of the angiotensin IV receptor or modulating the biological activity of the angiotensin IV recepto r by utilizing antagonists to the receptor. Also disclosed are methods for identifying antagonists of the angiotensin IV receptor that are effective to reduce anxiety in a subject.