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Neuropeptides intermediate

Sleep-Wake Neuropeptides

Neuropeptides regulating circadian rhythms and sleep-wake transitions.

By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
sleep circadian hypothalamus

Sleep-Wake Neuropeptides

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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