German researchers managed to invent a unique spray for the nose, able to save from stress and brain disorders.

Medications that exist today are able to regulate brain activity, having traveled a long way through the gastrointestinal tract or blood. Such a long transport of the drug to the destination is due to side effects and modification of the active substances of the drug on the way to the brain.

Scientists from the University of Max Planck during the research found that the neuropeptide S, penetrating through the mucous membranes, immediately affects the brain. This is what prompted German researchers to develop a drug that is injected through the nasal mucosa.

During the experiments, it was observed that the neuropeptide S is able to influence the hippocampus - the part of the brain responsible for memory.

Researchers believe that the use of nasal spray with neuropeptide S will help cope with chronic stress to people with phobias and panic attacks medbe. en.