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Sleep-Wake Neuropeptides: Neuropeptide in Neuroscience Re...

Neuropeptides regulating circadian rhythms and sleep-wake transitions. This neuropeptide is involved in neurological signaling and is studied for its roles i...

By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
sleep circadian hypothalamus

Overview

Neuropeptides regulating circadian rhythms and sleep-wake transitions.

Structure

PropertyValue
NameSleep-Wake Neuropeptides

Mechanism of Action

Orexin stabilizes wakefulness while MCH promotes sleep; circadian peptides coordinate timing.

References

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

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
NameSleep-Wake Neuropeptides
CategoryNeuropeptides

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