Hypocretin (orexin) deficiency in human narcolepsy

Lancet. 2000 Jan 1;355(9197):39-40. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(99)05582-8.

Abstract

Alterations in the hypocretin receptor 2 and preprohypocretin genes produce narcolepsy in animal models. Hypocretin was undetectable in seven out of nine people with narcolepsy, indicating abnormal hypocretin transmission.

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Animals
  • Carrier Proteins*
  • Dogs
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intracellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins*
  • Male
  • Mice
  • Mice, Knockout
  • Middle Aged
  • Narcolepsy / cerebrospinal fluid
  • Narcolepsy / genetics
  • Narcolepsy / metabolism*
  • Neuropeptides*
  • Neurotransmitter Agents / cerebrospinal fluid
  • Neurotransmitter Agents / deficiency*
  • Neurotransmitter Agents / genetics
  • Orexins

Substances

  • Carrier Proteins
  • Intracellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins
  • Neuropeptides
  • Neurotransmitter Agents
  • Orexins