Orexin Receptors

Orexinreceptorer

Engelsk definition

G-protein-coupled NEUROPEPTIDE RECEPTORS that have specificity for OREXINS and play a role in appetite control, and sleep-wake cycles. Two principle receptor types exist, each having a specificity for OREXIN A and OREXIN B peptide subtypes.

Hypokretinreceptorer Orexin B receptor Hypokretinreceptor 2 Orexin A receptor Hypokretinreceptor 1