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orexins

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More on Neuropeptides Definition: Peptides released by NEURONS as intercellular messengers. Many neuropeptides are also hormones released by non-neuronal cells.  GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics    Other names Neuropeptide
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
orexins [ HCRT protein, human,Hcrt2 protein,hypocretin,hypocretin (orexin) neuropeptide precursor protein, human,hypocretin 1, human,hypocretin 2,hypocretin-1,hypocretin-2,orexin,orexin A,orexin B,orexin-A,orexin-B,prepro-hypocretin,prepro-orexin,preproorexin ]
  from hypothalamus; orexin-A and orexin-B are derived from the same precursor; a regulator of appetite and wakefulness; do not confuse "HCRT" (= "hypocretin") and "HCRTR" (= "hypocretin receptor") whe 		0   *Neuropeptides *Intracellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins
Pharma Action Sympathomimetics; Neurotransmitter Agents 		Cell 1998 Feb 20;92(4):573-85

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