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Orexin A activates locus coeruleus cell firing and increases arousal in the rat.
Hagan, J J; Leslie, R A; Patel, S; Evans, M L; Wattam, T A; Holmes, S; Benham, C D; Taylor, S G; Routledge, C; Hemmati, P; Munton, R P; Ashmeade, T E; Shah, A S; Hatcher, J P; Hatcher, P D; Jones, D N; Smith, M I; Piper, D C; Hunter, A J; Porter, R A; Upton, N.
Affiliation
  • Hagan JJ; Neuroscience Research, Europe, SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals, New Frontiers Science Park, Third Avenue, Harlow, Essex, United Kingdom CM19 5AW. Jim_Hagan1@sbphrd.com
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A ; 96(19): 10911-6, 1999 Sep 14.
Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-10485925
ABSTRACT
The localization of orexin neuropeptides in the lateral hypothalamus has focused interest on their role in ingestion. The orexigenic neurones in the lateral hypothalamus, however, project widely in the brain, and thus the physiological role of orexins is likely to be complex. Here we describe an investigation of the action of orexin A in modulating the arousal state of rats by using a combination of tissue localization and electrophysiological and behavioral techniques. We show that the brain region receiving the densest innervation from orexinergic nerves is the locus coeruleus, a key modulator of attentional state, where application of orexin A increases cell firing of intrinsic noradrenergic neurones. Orexin A increases arousal and locomotor activity and modulates neuroendocrine function. The data suggest that orexin A plays an important role in orchestrating the sleep-wake cycle.
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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Arousal / Neuropeptides / Locus Coeruleus / Carrier Proteins / Intracellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins Limits: Animals Language: En Journal: Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A Year: 1999 Document type: Article

Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Arousal / Neuropeptides / Locus Coeruleus / Carrier Proteins / Intracellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins Limits: Animals Language: En Journal: Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A Year: 1999 Document type: Article