Xenopus orexin B, identified by the CAS number 254757-78-3, is a neuropeptide that plays a significant role in regulating various physiological processes, including appetite, arousal, and energy homeostasis. It is derived from the African clawed frog, Xenopus laevis, and is part of the orexin (or hypocretin) family of peptides. These peptides are produced in the hypothalamus and are known for their involvement in the regulation of sleep-wake cycles and feeding behavior. Xenopus orexin B specifically binds to orexin receptors, influencing neuronal activity and signaling pathways associated with wakefulness and metabolic regulation. The peptide is characterized by its relatively small size and specific amino acid sequence, which is crucial for its biological activity. Research into orexin peptides, including Xenopus orexin B, has implications for understanding sleep disorders, obesity, and other metabolic conditions, making it a subject of interest in both pharmacological and physiological studies.

Xenopus orexin B

254757-78-3: Xenopus orexin B, identified by the CAS number 254757-78-3, is a neuropeptide that plays a significant role in regulating various physiological processes, including appetite, arousal, and energy homeostasis. It is derived from the African clawed frog, Xenopus laevis, and is part of the orexin (or hypocretin) family of peptides. These peptides are produced in the hypothalamus and are known for their involvement in the regulation of sleep-wake cycles and feeding behavior. Xenopus orexin B specifically binds to orexin receptors, influencing neuronal activity and signaling pathways associated with wakefulness and metabolic regulation. The peptide is characterized by its relatively small size and specific amino acid sequence, which is crucial for its biological activity. Research into orexin peptides, including Xenopus orexin B, has implications for understanding sleep disorders, obesity, and other metabolic conditions, making it a subject of interest in both pharmacological and physiological studies.

<p>Xenopus orexin B, a neuropeptide identified as an endogenous ligand for an orphan G-protein-coupled receptor, acts as a potent agonist of OX2R [1].</p>

CAS 254757-78-3

Xenopus orexin B

Xenopus orexin B

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