Product name: Orexin-B

Synonyms: Hypocretin-2,Hcrt2,

Sequence: RSGPPGLQGRLQRLLQASGNHAAGILTM

Modifications: c-terminal amide,

Purity: 95% by HPLC

Counter ion: Trifluoacetate

Format: Lyophilized powder

Description: Orexins A and B are hypothalamic peptides engaged in a variety of physiological functions related to the control of energy homeostasis, sleep and wakefulness.Orexin (OX) B provides partial but significant protection to spontaneously dying dopamine (DA) neurons whereas the homologous peptide OXA has only marginal effects.

Uniprot ID: O43612

Usage: For Scientific Research Use Only, Not for Human Use.

Reference:

Mol Pharmacol. 2014 Dec 31. pii: mol.114.095703.

Journal of Neuroimmunology, Volume 233, Issues 1–2, April 2011, Pages 37-45.

Peptides, Volume 32, Issue 2, February 2011, Pages 246-252.

Eur J Neurosci. 2008 Oct; 28(8):1545-56.