Full name: hypocretin neuropeptide precursor

Gene type: protein coding

RefSeq status: REVIEWED

Also known as: NRCLP1; OX; PPOX

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, Jan 2010]

Expression: Low expression observed in reference dataset

Gene size: 1393bp

Exon count: 2