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Orexin B: Neuropeptide in Neuroscience Reference

Hypothalamic neuropeptide with wake-promoting activity acting through OX2 receptor. This neuropeptide is involved in neurological signaling and is studied fo...

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orexin wakefulness hypothalamus

Overview

Hypothalamic neuropeptide with wake-promoting activity acting through OX2 receptor.

Structure

PropertyValue
NameOrexin B

Mechanism of Action

Shorter orexin peptide with preferential OX2 receptor binding for sleep regulation.

References

  • Wikipept Peptide Database
  • Primary literature (see individual entries)

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
NameOrexin B
CategoryNeuropeptides

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