Hypocretin/orexin release in normal and narcoleptic dogs: Effects of food deprivation, eating, sleep deprivation and movement
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Hypocretin release in normal and narcoleptic dogs after food and sleep deprivation, eating, and movement.
Hypocretins (orexins) are recently discovered hypothalamic neuropeptides that have been implicated in the etiology of narcolepsy. The normal behavioral functions of these peptides are unclear, although a role in feeding has been suggested. We measured hypocretin-1 (Hcrt-1) in the cerebrospinal fluid of dogs during a variety of behaviors. We found that 48 h without food (24 h beyond normal 24-h ...
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