Product name: Orexin-B
Synonyms: Hypocretin-2,Hcrt2,
Sequence: RSGPPGLQGRLQRLLQASGNHAAGILTM
Modifications: c-terminal amide,
Purity: 95% by HPLC
Counter ion: Trifluoacetate
Format: Lyophilized powder
Description: Orexins A and B are hypothalamic peptides engaged in a variety of physiological functions related to the control of energy homeostasis, sleep and wakefulness.Orexin (OX) B provides partial but significant protection to spontaneously dying dopamine (DA) neurons whereas the homologous peptide OXA has only marginal effects.
Uniprot ID: O43612
Usage: For Scientific Research Use Only, Not for Human Use.
Reference:
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Peptides, Volume 32, Issue 2, February 2011, Pages 246-252.
Eur J Neurosci. 2008 Oct; 28(8):1545-56.