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Increased Expression of Orexin-A in Patients Affected by Polycystic Kidney Disease.
International journal of molecular sciences - 5 Jun 2024
Nigro Ersilia, D'Arco Daniela, Moscatelli Fiorenzo, Pisani Antonio, Amicone Maria, Riccio Eleonora, Capuano Ivana, Argentino Francesca, Monda Marcellino, Messina Giovanni, Daniele Aurora, Polito Rita
Abstract excerpt
Orexin-A is a neuropeptide product of the lateral hypothalamus that acts on two receptors, OX1R and OX2R. The orexinergic system is involved in feeding, sleep, and pressure regulation. Recently, orexin-A levels have been found to be negatively correlated with renal function. Here, we analyzed orexin-A levels as well as the incidence of SNPs in the hypocretin neuropeptide precursor (HCRT) and its receptors, HCRTR1...
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