Gene Symbol | HCRT |
Entrez Gene ID | 3060 |
Full Name | hypocretin neuropeptide precursor |
Synonyms | NRCLP1,OX,PPOX |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
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Summary | This gene encodes a hypothalamic neuropeptide precursor protein that gives rise to two mature neuropeptides, orexin A and orexin B, by proteolytic processing. Orexin A and orexin B, which bind to orphan G-protein coupled receptors HCRTR1 and HCRTR2, function in the regulation of sleep and arousal. This neuropeptide arrangement may also play a role in feeding behavior, metabolism, and homeostasis. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2010]. |
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Disorder Html: | ?Narcolepsy 1, 161400 (3) |