Monkey Orexin A ELISA Kit | OX-A elisa kit
Monkey Orexin A ELISA Kit
NCBI and Uniprot Product Information
NCBI Description
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]
Uniprot Description
HCRT: Neuropeptides that play a significant role in the regulation of food intake and sleep-wakefulness, possibly by coordinating the complex behavioral and physiologic responses of these complementary homeostatic functions. A broader role in the homeostatic regulation of energy metabolism, autonomic function, hormonal balance and the regulation of body fluids, is also suggested. Orexin-A binds to both OX1R and OX2R with a high affinity, whereas orexin-B binds only to OX2R with a similar high affinity. Defects in HCRT are the cause of narcolepsy type 1 (NRCLP1). Narcolepsy is a neurological disabling sleep disorder, characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness, sleep fragmentation, symptoms of abnormal rapid-eye-movement (REM) sleep, such as cataplexy, hypnagogic hallucinations, and sleep paralysis. Cataplexy is a sudden loss of muscle tone triggered by emotions, which is the most valuable clinical feature used to diagnose narcolepsy. Human narcolepsy is primarily a sporadically occurring disorder but familial clustering has been observed. Human narcolepsy is associated with a deficient orexin system. Orexins are absent and/or greatly diminished in the brain and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of most narcoleptic patients. Belongs to the orexin family.
Protein type: Hormone
Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 17q21
Cellular Component: synaptic vesicle; rough endoplasmic reticulum; perinuclear region of cytoplasm; extracellular region; cell junction; secretory granule
Molecular Function: type 2 hypocretin receptor binding; type 1 hypocretin receptor binding
Biological Process: synaptic transmission; elevation of cytosolic calcium ion concentration; negative regulation of transmission of nerve impulse; eating behavior; negative regulation of DNA replication; neuropeptide signaling pathway; negative regulation of potassium ion transport; protein kinase C activation; regulation of neurotransmitter secretion; G-protein signaling, coupled to IP3 second messenger (phospholipase C activating); regulation of excitatory postsynaptic membrane potential; positive regulation of calcium ion transport; positive regulation of transmission of nerve impulse
Disease: Narcolepsy 1
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The Monkey OX-A hcrt (Catalog #AAA737870) is an ELISA Kit and is intended for research purposes only. The product is available for immediate purchase. The AAA737870 ELISA Kit recognizes Monkey OX-A. It is sometimes possible for the material contained within the vial of "Orexin A, ELISA Kit" to become dispersed throughout the inside of the vial, particularly around the seal of said vial, during shipment and storage. We always suggest centrifuging these vials to consolidate all of the liquid away from the lid and to the bottom of the vial prior to opening. Please be advised that certain products may require dry ice for shipping and that, if this is the case, an additional dry ice fee may also be required.Precautions
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