| Gene Symbol | Hcrt |
| Entrez Gene ID | 15171 |
| Full Name | hypocretin |
| Synonyms | PPOX |
| General protein information |
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| Gene Type | protein-coding |
| Organism | Mus musculus(house mouse) |
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| Summary | This gene encodes a hypothalamic neuropeptide precursor protein that gives rise to two mature neuropeptides, orexin A and orexin B, by proteolytic processing. Orexin A and orexin B, which bind to orphan G-protein coupled receptors Hcrtr1 and Hcrtr2, function in the regulation of sleep and arousal. This neuropeptide arrangement may also play a role in feeding behavior, metabolism, and homeostasis. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2015]. |
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