Orexin A
While orexin A is a hormone produced naturally by the brain's hypothalamus, the neuropeptide is being investigated for potential use by the pharmaceutical industry.
Fast Facts
- Alternate name: Hypocretin-1
- Naturally occurring
- Produced by: Hypothalamus
- A type of hormone
- Amino acids: 33
Research
According to Sleep and Biological Rhythms, low amounts of orexin A were found in the cerebrospinal fluid of patients with narcolepsy.1 Consequently, the use of orexin A as a sleep deprivation treatment has spurred attention in the pharmaceutical industry.
In 2007, a study published in the Journal of Neuroscience showed that orexin A has the potential to treat cognitive problems caused by sleep deprivation when it is administered intranasally.2
Potential Uses
Disclaimer
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