The hypocretins/orexins: novel hypothalamic neuropeptides involved in different physiological systems

被引:67
作者
de Lecea, L [1 ]
Sutcliffe, JG [1 ]
机构
[1] Scripps Res Inst, Dept Mol Biol, La Jolla, CA 92037 USA
关键词
Leptin; neuropeptide Y; perifornical area; lateral hypothalamus; food consumption; obesity;
D O I
10.1007/s000180050446
中图分类号
Q5 [生物化学]; Q7 [分子生物学];
学科分类号
071010 ; 081704 ;
摘要
The hypothalamus regulates diverse physiological functions, including the control of energy metabolism, circadian rhythms, stress and anxiety, sexual and reproductive behaviors. An overview of the most prevalent hypothalamus-enriched mRNAs revealed that this area of the brain specializes in producing intercellular signaling molecules. Two new secreted peptides derived from a single neuropeptide precursor, named hypocretins and orexins by two different groups, are synthesized in a small set of neurons in the perifornical area of the hypothalamus. Intracerebroventricular injection of the hypocretins/orexins increases food consumption in rats. Here we review recent progress in identifying: the role of the hypocretins/orexins in the control of energy balance and in other physiological systems.
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