Description
Orexin A research peptide
Orexin A, also called hypocretin-1, is a 33-amino-acid neuropeptide made in the lateral hypothalamus. It acts at OX1 and OX2 receptors and is central to research on wakefulness and arousal.
Product details
| Compound | Orexin A (hypocretin-1) |
|---|---|
| Class | Hypothalamic neuropeptide (33 amino acids) |
| Strength | 5mg |
| Labelling | Compound name and strength on every container |
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What research has examined
- Sleep–wake regulation: orexin signalling in arousal circuits.
- Narcolepsy research: loss of orexin neurons in narcolepsy type 1.
- Energy balance: feeding and metabolic models.
Research interest does not establish a proven effect in humans.
Regulatory status
This compound is not an approved medicine. It is supplied only as a research chemical for laboratory use.
Storage and handling
Store lyophilised vials cold, dry and away from light. Reconstitute with a suitable sterile diluent under aseptic conditions and keep solutions refrigerated. See our peptide reconstitution guide.
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References
For laboratory research use only. Not for human or animal consumption. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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