Orexin A (human, rat, mouse)
Purity: ≥95%
Biological Activity
Orexin A (human, rat, mouse) is an endogenous agonist with high affinity at orexin receptors (Ki values are 20 and 38 nM for OX1 and OX2 receptors respectively). Orexin A stimulates feeding following central administration and may be involved in the control of sleep-wake cycle and other hypothalamic functions. Orexin A impairs neurogenesis and hippocampal plasticity in mice. Orexin A improves glucose control and beta cell functions in type 2 diabetic animals.Technical Data
(Modifications: X = Glp, Disulfide bridges: 6-12, 7-14, Leu-33 = C-terminal amide)
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Tocris products are intended for laboratory research use only, unless stated otherwise.
Background References
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The hypocretin/orexin ligand-receptor system: implications for sleep and sleep disorders.
Kilduff and Peyron
TiNS, 2000;23:359 -
Orexins and orexin receptors: a family of hypothalamic neuropeptides and G protein-coupled receptors that regulate feeding behaviour.
Sakurai et al.
Cell, 1998;92:573 -
Orexins: a new family of neuropeptides.
Smart
Br.J.Anaesth., 1999;83:695
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Citations for Orexin A (human, rat, mouse)
The citations listed below are publications that use Tocris products. Selected citations for Orexin A (human, rat, mouse) include:
11 Citations: Showing 1 - 10
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Orexin-A and endocannabinoids are involved in obesity-associated alteration of hippocampal neurogenesis, plasticity, and episodic memory in mice.
Authors: Forte Et al.
Nat.Commun. 2021;12:6137
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The dual orexin receptor antagonist TCS1102 does not affect reinstatement of nicotine-seeking.
Authors: Khoo Et al.
PLoS One 2017;12
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Functional Connectivity of Basolateral Amygdala Neurons Carrying Orexin Receptors and Melanin-concentrating Hormone Receptors in Regulating Sociability and Mood-related Behaviors.
Authors: Kim and Han
Exp Neurobiol 2016;25:307
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Involvement of Heme Oxygenase-1 in Orexin-A-induced Angiogenesis in Vascular Endothelial Cells.
Authors: Kim Et al.
Brain Res 2015;19:327
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Orexin-A promotes cell migration in cultured rat astrocytes via Ca2+-dependent PKCα and ERK1/2 signals.
Authors: Shu Et al.
PLoS One 2014;9:e95259
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OX2R activation induces PKC-mediated ERK and CREB phosphorylation.
Authors: Guo and Feng
Exp Cell Res 2012;318:2004
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Orexin-A induces anxiety-like behavior through interactions with glutamatergic receptors in the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis of rats.
Authors: Lungwitz Et al.
Physiol Behav 2012;107:726
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Orexin/hypocretin modulates response of ventral tegmental DA neurons to prefrontal activation: diurnal influences.
Authors: Moorman and Aston-Jones
J Neurosci 2010;30:15585
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Expression of cannabinoid CB1 receptors by vagal afferent neurons: kinetics and role in influencing neurochemical phenotype.
Authors: Burdyga Et al.
Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol 2010;299:G63
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Role of orexin input in the diurnal rhythm of locus coeruleus impulse activity.
Authors: Gompf and Aston-Jones
J Pharmacol Exp Ther 2008;1224:43
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Orexin 1 receptor activation attenuates neurogenic dural vasodilation in an animal model of trigeminovascular nociception.
Authors: Holland Et al.
Korean J Physiol Pharmacol 2005;315:1380
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