Hypocretin (Orexin)
COMMON & BRAND NAMES
Hypocretin (1 and 2); Orexin (A and B)
EFFECTS CLASSIFICATION
Wakefullness; Appetite Suppressant
CHEMICAL NAME
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DESCRIPTION
Hypocretins (also known as Orexin) are neuropeptide hormones that have been shown to affect wakefulness, appetite, and cognitive performance. Military, medical, work, and social applications are being investigated. May also increase drug seeking and craving.
EXPERIENCES #
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OFF-SITE RESOURCES
PRIMARY RESOURCES #
Neuropeptide Promotes Drug-Seeking and Craving in Rats, NIDA Notes, Oct 2007
Orexin, Wikipedia
RESEARCH #
Jerome Siegel's UCLA Faculty Page (has some full papers)
MEDIA COVERAGE #
Snorting a Brain Chemical Could Replace Sleep, Wired, Dec 28 2007