Orexin receptor
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The orexin receptor is a G-protein-coupled receptor that binds the neuropeptide hormone orexin
. There are two variants, OX1
and OX2
, each encoded by a different gene .
Orexin
Orexins, also called hypocretins, are the common names given to a pair of excitatory neuropeptide hormones that were simultaneously discovered by two groups of researchers in rat brains....
. There are two variants, OX1
Hypocretin (orexin) receptor 1
Orexin receptor type 1 , also known as hypocretin receptor type 1, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HCRTR1 gene.- Function :...
and OX2
Hypocretin (orexin) receptor 2
Orexin receptor type 2 , also known as hypocretin receptor type 2, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HCRTR2 gene.- Function :...
, each encoded by a different gene .