@e_mc2_naruko @TakeshiSakurai There are some hint's (not proof-but tantalising hints) that narcoleptics seem resistant to drug addiction/stimulant seeking behavior: See: Inutsuka&Yamanaka, they report (1/3): https://t.co/RrnDNj18cu
The physiological role of orexin/hypocretin neurons in the regulation of sleep/wakefulness and neuroendocrine functions.
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Many discussions highlight the multifaceted roles of orexin, such as its connection to feeding, sleep, and reward, with some references to clinical conditions like narcolepsy, reflecting curiosity and recognition of research significance. The tone varies from informative to speculative, demonstrating curiosity-driven engagement and acknowledgment of the potential implications for neuroendocrine health and treatment.
Most discussions acknowledge the significance of orexin in sleep regulation and related functions, especially in relation to narcolepsy.
Posts reveal high curiosity about orexin's multiple roles, including feeding, sleep, and reward processing, indicating strong engagement with the topic.
Participants reference specific mechanisms and potential implications, such as drug resistance in narcolepsy, showing moderate but thoughtful involvement.
The discussions underline the importance of orexin research in understanding sleep disorders and neuroendocrine functions, suggesting a meaningful scientific impact.
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- Orexins, also called hypocretins, are hormones in the hypothalamus that primarily help regulate sleep and wakefulness, but they also play roles in feeding, emotion, and energy balance.
- These neurons respond to metabolic signals like ghrelin, leptin, and glucose, linking body's energy status to arousal and alertness, and they connect with systems involved in emotion, reward, and addiction.
- The review explains how orexins maintain proper wakefulness and interact with other body systems to ensure survival by coordinating sleep, energy levels, emotional responses, and reward mechanisms.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyNarcolepsy with cataplexy (type 1) has been linked to low levels of the brain chemical hypocretin (AKA orexin). It is a neurotransmitter & plays a role in control of sleep-wake. Most hypocretin secreting cells are in the hypothalamus https://t.co/CdzWOfGZpl 5/n #RespEd #sleep https://t.co/waD2pLWk2W
Frontiers | The physiological role of orexin/hypocretin neurons in the regulation of sleep/wakefulness and neuroendocrine functions | Endocrinology https://t.co/VueILzGZm8
https://t.co/wVQLaXp3eL The various physiological roles for #orexin - feeding, maintenance of #sleep, autonomous regulation, and reward processing. https://t.co/OZUBzEvWTD
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https://t.co/wVQLaXp3eL The various physiological roles for #orexin - feeding, maintenance of #sleep, autonomous regulation, and reward processing. https://t.co/OZUBzEvWTD
Narcolepsy with cataplexy (type 1) has been linked to low levels of the brain chemical hypocretin (AKA orexin). It is a neurotransmitter & plays a role in control of sleep-wake. Most hypocretin secreting cells are in the hypothalamus https://t.co/CdzWOfGZpl 5/n #RespEd #sleep https://t.co/waD2pLWk2W
Frontiers | The physiological role of orexin/hypocretin neurons in the regulation of sleep/wakefulness and neuroendocrine functions | Endocrinology https://t.co/VueILzGZm8
@e_mc2_naruko @TakeshiSakurai There are some hint's (not proof-but tantalising hints) that narcoleptics seem resistant to drug addiction/stimulant seeking behavior: See: Inutsuka&Yamanaka, they report (1/3): https://t.co/RrnDNj18cu
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