Neuropeptides intermediate
Orexin A (Hypocretin-1): Neuropeptide in Neuroscience Ref...
Orexin A (Hypocretin-1), a bioactive peptide compound with documented applications in biomedical research, pharmacological studies, and therapeutic development
By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
neuropeptides peptide oligopeptide
Overview
Orexin A (Hypocretin-1) is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications.
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Orexin A (Hypocretin-1) |
| Sequence | NPLPDCCRQKTCSCRLYELLHGAGNHAAGILTL-NH2 |
| Length | 33 amino acids |
| Molecular Weight | 3561.0 Da |
| Category | Orexin/Hypocretin |
Mechanism of Action
Gq-coupled; activates phospholipase C, Ca2+ mobilization, also Gs in some contexts
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
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